On 2008-01-21, xyzzy wrote:
The O-200 also runs best on mogas. They have serious lead fouling
problems.

erf.
Am I hosed, then?

The cylinders on those small bore continentals aren't exactly known
for their durability either.

Yeah, but you hear about O-200s routinely going well past TBO, to 2400 hours
at least (one guy claimed most fo the ones he knew about went to 3000 with
no problems, but I'm not sure how much I believe that). OTOH, the consensus
seems to be that Rotax 912s don't seem to want to make it past 800 or so,
never mind the 1500 rated TBO.

That said, I would probably prefer an 0-200 over a Rotax mainly for
the reason you cited -- the universality of its design, anyone can
work on it, etc Just don't think it'll need less work than a Rotax.

I'm not so sure about that...but, either way, I know I can get it fixed just
about anywhere, unlike the Rotax.
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