Through normal operation your engines blow the first quart overboard ending up on the wing and the flaps. I could tell you that this was a design by Lycoming in an effort to prevent corrosion in those areas, but that wouldn’t play very well, so we won’t even go there! Seriously, it’s nothing to worry about, as long as your engine does not have a history of excessive oil consumption.
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Ask Paul: Can I permanently remove the vacuum pump?
There is no problem removing the vacuum pump drive from the engine — and there are actually two options for you.
Is a tiny bit of escaping noise OK with properly sealing rings?
The worst thing you can do is to baby the engine.
Should I switch engines on my Super Sport?
If all is working well, why kick a sleeping dog?
Ask Paul: Why is my oil temperature so high?
First step: Check the accuracy of your gauges.
Ask Paul: Should I wait to start this engine until my plane is done?
“I’ve spent a lot of money on the project and don’t want to risk the new engine being ruined because of eagerness.”
Ask Paul: Can wide deck cylinders be used in my narrow-deck engine?
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?
There is no doubt the 200 hp will make your airplane a rocket ship.
Will this mount fit my engine?
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.