Our engine had 1830 hours and 18 years. It had been flown only 40 hours
for each of 2 of those years. Oil consumption was 1 quart in about 2.5
hours. Compressions were in the mid 60s and dropping. It was leaking oil
at the lower front case seal. The #1 cylinder had already been replaced
for an exhaust port crack. Replacement cylinder was an off-the-rack
chrome overhauled unit of unknown history. Baffle seals were eroding.
Oil/fuel hoses were antiques. Muffler needed overhaul. Carb heat shields
were deteriorating. Motor mount needed repainting. Carb accel pump seal
was just replaced for leakage. The oil pump gear AD was due. At that
time, the crankshaft corrosion AD was due and did not yet exempt the
150hp engine (which this was).

It was time.

Mike


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