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Old January 12th 06, 11:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Overhaul of 180HP Lycoming 0-360-A4M in a Skyhawk (C-172)

Dave Butler wrote:

If downtime is crucial, you can get a faster turnaround on an engine swap
than overhauling your engine. When you swap, you're taking pot-luck on the
case, crank, and cam. If your case, crank, and cam are known good, you
might want to hang onto them. If they're suspect, you might improve
yourself by taking pot-luck.


What does "known good" mean here? "Never had a problem with"? Or is there
some analysis involved?


Any recommendations for shops for the overhaul (or shops to avoid)?


Sorry, I don't know the shops in your area. Ask all the nearby FBOs where
they send their engines for overhaul. Probably there will be a consensus.
Pick a shop nearby.


Are you speaking here of the shop doing the R&R or the shop doing the
overhaul itself? Or both shops?

Warranty service by long-distance telephone is a PITA.
Much better if you can get the plane to the shop (for warranty service).


Hmm...WRT warranty work, would that be dealing with the R&R shop or the
overhaul shop?

Thanks again...

Andrew