Is a reground cam as good as a new one?

Posted on June 3rd, 2005 by

QUESTION: My Lycoming IO-360-B1E engine will be majored sometime early next year and I am trying to educate myself. The facility I plan to use for the overhaul says that a reground cam is just as good as a new... Continue Reading →

Worries about a warranty?

Posted on May 20th, 2005 by

From time to time I receive letters regarding various questions about warranties. Continue Reading →

Is it normal to lean the mixture for ground ops, takeoff?

Posted on May 6th, 2005 by

QUESTION: I’m operating a C-172 with a Lycoming O-360 engine at an approximately sea level airport. Is it normal to have to lean the mixture for ground operations and takeoffs? I have to or the engine runs a bit rough.... Continue Reading →

Can you explain lifter bleed?

Posted on April 22nd, 2005 by

QUESTION: Can you explain the lifter bleed down check procedure in detail (or tell me where I can find it) for my IO-360-B1E on my 1967 Arrow? Continue Reading →

Who held the original speed record?

Posted on April 22nd, 2005 by

QUESTION: Who did Lt. Russell Maughan take the air speed record from when he set the record in March 1923? Continue Reading →

What led to camshaft damage?

Posted on April 22nd, 2005 by

QUESTION: Last year I bought a 1971 C172L model with a Lycoming O-320-E2D. When I bought the plane I did an annual at the same time and for the most part everything was fine. Continue Reading →

Overhauled engine means relearning how it operates

Posted on April 8th, 2005 by

QUESTION: First, let me say thanks for your excellent column. It’s always one of the first things I flip to when GANews arrives. In my 1947 PA-12 (I’m new to the plane, purchased after complete restoration), I have an O290-D2B... Continue Reading →

Lycoming engine pump for HO360-B1B

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

QUESTION: I purchased a Lycoming HO360-BIB to use in an experimental aircraft. I have to convert from a rear pressure carb to a downdraft carb. I purchased a sump (part #71871) for this conversion. This is the part number from... Continue Reading →

Should this engine have a fuel return line?

Posted on February 25th, 2005 by

QUESTION: I have a Glasair, started by someone else, with an IO-320 engine. He has a fuel return line from the side of the throttle body going back to the bottom of the header tank. It is my understanding that... Continue Reading →

Supply and demand drives engine choice

Posted on February 11th, 2005 by

QUESTION: Paul, I have a Lycoming 0-235C1B installed in a Piper Colt. What are your feelings about an STC to install either an 0-290 or 0-320 engine in this aircraft? Continue Reading →