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| Author: | hjubm2 [ Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Changing from O-320 to O-360 |
Looking for some info here. My aircraft went in for it's annual inspection and they grounded it due to a problem with the bearings on the crank shaft. I've been quoted between AUD$25k to 45k to fix it so due to that (& not being able to find a part life engine in Australia) I've been considering upgrading to an O-360 as the extra bit of power would be helpful since I operate mostly out of short farm strips. So the question I have is how much work/changes would be needed to fit a 360 instead of a 320 and is there a certain model I should be looking for? The current engine in the aircraft is a wide deck O-320-E2A. Thanks guys |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing from O-320 to O-360 |
It should only be a change in the baffles as the O-360 is a bit wider. The case is the same. Also, the O-360 uses a larger carb. |
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| Author: | James Grahn [ Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing from O-320 to O-360 |
Do not get an angle valve as they will not fit under the cowl. The engine is also heavier which will require some W/B offset. Cubes |
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| Author: | hjubm2 [ Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing from O-320 to O-360 |
Tha ks for the replys guys, all useful information. I'll keep an eye out for a decent 360 now since it sounds fairly straigh forward. |
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