Auto Fuel STC

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:47:32 GMT, Jerry Springer
wrote:



Capt. Doug wrote:
Barnyard BOb wrote in message However, this is NOT an excuse to
use auto fuel in aircarft not suited to it.


The C-175 uses a geared Continental O-300. The valves will stick no matter
what kind of gas one chooses to use. Is this one of the types you consider
not suited for auto-gas?

D. ("aircarft"?)


That is an aircraft with an auto engine and we know how BOb feels about
that.
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You dang barnyard baiter ! g

I built most of my hours towards my commercial ticket flying a
C-175. What a POS. It was owned by the regional director of
Encyclopedia Britannica back in 1959. Certainly a fitting aircraft
for those pesky pimps peddling paper pulp. [For those too young
to remember, they were the equivalent of today's telemarketers.]

FWIW --
A fellow RV-3 owner here at 3GV also flies his dad's C-175.
On the way to Osh, it had a piston fail with less than 800 hours
since major, so he never made Osh. So.... this particular
engine continues to build a reputation only somewhat better
than the average auto engine in a plane. B-D

Barnyard BOb --

On 17 Sep 2003 12:45 AM, Barnyard BOb -- posted the following:

I built most of my hours towards my commercial ticket flying a
C-175. What a POS. It was owned by the regional director of
Encyclopedia Britannica back in 1959. Certainly a fitting aircraft
for those pesky pimps peddling paper pulp. [For those too young
to remember, they were the equivalent of today's telemarketers.]

FWIW --
A fellow RV-3 owner here at 3GV also flies his dad's C-175.
On the way to Osh, it had a piston fail with less than 800 hours
since major, so he never made Osh. So.... this particular
engine continues to build a reputation only somewhat better
than the average auto engine in a plane. B-D

A friend of mine down in Homer has one and he likes it just fine. He
used to post here and bought it partly based on advice from Highflier,
who also seems to like them. My friend explained to me his theory on
why people have had trouble with the engine, which seems to make some
sense, but I don't understand all the issues involved well enough to be
comfortable explaining it here.

I'd consider the engine for my Bearhawk but I want a minimum of 200hp
for float operations, and maybe liquid cooling if possible. 8^)

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I'd consider the engine for my Bearhawk but I want a minimum of 200hp
for float operations, and maybe liquid cooling if possible. 8^)

Liquid cooling is an occupational hazard for float planes drivers. ;o)

Rich S.

A friend of mine down in Homer has one and he likes it just fine. He
used to post here and bought it partly based on advice from Highflier,
who also seems to like them. My friend explained to me his theory on
why people have had trouble with the engine, which seems to make some
sense, but I don't understand all the issues involved well enough to be
comfortable explaining it here.

Del Rawlins-
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I've heard enough of the "theories" and seen enough evidence
that I know that I don't need to own a C-175 unless it has an O-360
engine. The C-175 that blew the piston was being piloted by the
A&P that is intimately familiar with this plane and how to treat the
geared engine. Ditto for his dad and another long time C-175
A&P that helps with repairs, annuals and overhauls. This plane
has been "in the family" for many years, but **** still happens
with regularity. The damn thing is what it is. g

TBO by the book, when it can be made, is too short for me.


Barnyard BOb --

Good candidate for a Blanton concersion ?



Barnyard BOb -- wrote:

A friend of mine down in Homer has one and he likes it just fine. He
used to post here and bought it partly based on advice from Highflier,
who also seems to like them. My friend explained to me his theory on
why people have had trouble with the engine, which seems to make some
sense, but I don't understand all the issues involved well enough to be
comfortable explaining it here.

Del Rawlins-
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I've heard enough of the "theories" and seen enough evidence
that I know that I don't need to own a C-175 unless it has an O-360
engine. The C-175 that blew the piston was being piloted by the
A&P that is intimately familiar with this plane and how to treat the
geared engine. Ditto for his dad and another long time C-175
A&P that helps with repairs, annuals and overhauls. This plane
has been "in the family" for many years, but **** still happens
with regularity. The damn thing is what it is. g

TBO by the book, when it can be made, is too short for me.

Barnyard BOb --

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Richard Lamb

http://www.flash.net/~lamb01/

On 17 Sep 2003 09:08 PM, Richard Lamb posted the following:
Good candidate for a Blanton concersion ?


Every time I start to consider one of those, I keep coming back to the
weight. *If* I can afford it, and *if* the companies concerned can get
into production, I would like either a Deltahawk V-4 diesel or that ATP
turbine that has gotten some press in the last year. Deltahawk seems to
have their act together but I'm skeptical of the turbine folks. I
inquired via email as to their product status a few weeks ago and never
received a reply. Mazda and Subaru are remote possibilities.

The more I learn about the lyconts the less I want to use one on my
project.

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The more I learn about the lyconts the less I want to use one on my
project.

Del Rawlins-
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You're ready for a better teacher.
Her name is ... EXPERIENCE.

I hope she doesn't kill you.


Barnyard BOb -- 51 years of flight.

You're ready for a better teacher.
Her name is ... EXPERIENCE.

I hope she doesn't kill you.


Barnyard BOb -- 51 years of flight.




Hey Barnyard, Up until now it was only 50 years of flight. Happy birthday!

Dave "only 37 years of flight" Tate

On 18 Sep 2003 03:58 AM, Barnyard BOb -- posted the following:


The more I learn about the lyconts the less I want to use one on my
project.

Del Rawlins-
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You're ready for a better teacher.
Her name is ... EXPERIENCE.

I hope she doesn't kill you.

The experience of others seems to suggest that no matter what engine I
choose, so long as I keep it supplied with fuel I will likely be alright.

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I've heard enough of the "theories" and seen enough evidence
that I know that I don't need to own a C-175 unless it has an O-360
engine. The C-175 that blew the piston was being piloted by the
A&P that is intimately familiar with this plane and how to treat the
geared engine. Ditto for his dad and another long time C-175
A&P that helps with repairs, annuals and overhauls. This plane
has been "in the family" for many years, but **** still happens
with regularity. The damn thing is what it is. g

TBO by the book, when it can be made, is too short for me.

Barnyard BOb --

On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:08:20 GMT, Richard Lamb
wrote:

Good candidate for a Blanton concersion ?

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Don't you mean.... COERCION? B-D


Barnyard BOb -- 51 years of flight