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Ask Paul: Can wide deck cylinders be used in my narrow-deck engine?

By General Aviation News Staff · November 4, 2019 ·

Would it be an option to install the wide deck version in this airplane or is that a bad idea?

Will this engine work on the Velocity I’m building?

By Paul McBride · October 28, 2019 ·

There is no doubt the 200 hp will make your airplane a rocket ship.

Will this mount fit my engine?

By Paul McBride · October 9, 2019 ·

Conical type mounts are used on the Lycoming O-235-C series of engines and several different models of Lycoming O-320-A, B, and C series.

Can I use mogas in this Lycoming engine?

By Paul McBride · October 2, 2019 ·

Always be certain to ask many questions before putting any money on the table!

Ask Paul: Can we upgrade this engine to 180 hp?

By Paul McBride · September 26, 2019 ·

Everyone is always looking for more horsepower and lower fuel consumption.

Ask Paul: Can I run a constant speed propeller on my engine?

By General Aviation News Staff · August 7, 2019 ·

Lycoming has a Service Instruction to answer that question.

Ask Paul: Do I really need to change the oil in my rebuilt engine after just five hours?

By Paul McBride · August 1, 2019 ·

Oil is one of the least expensive things you can put in your engine,

Ask Paul: Is this engine a good deal?

By Paul McBride · July 28, 2019 ·

What sounds like a good deal could end up costing much more in the long run.

Why aren’t engine pre-oilers more popular?

By Paul McBride · July 1, 2019 ·

I’m probably opening a can of worms by answering this question.

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