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Southern Flyer

Joined: 09 Apr 2008
Posts: 1

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: 701 Project Needs Engine

Hi 701-ers,



I'm starting my second 701 project.  The former owner passed away after starting the tail feathers and I bought the rest of the kit from his estate.



I'm in the market for a good engine.  My preference, listed in order is below:



1.  Rotax 912 ULS

2.  Rotax 912 UL

3.  Jabiru 2200

4.  Continental 0-200 (but I think it's too heavy for a 701)

5.  VW Conversion.



So if you hear of anything out there that I might be able to afford, please let me know.



Thanks,

Tommy Walker in Alabama

N8701 54.6 Hrs



1 down and 1 to go.

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kmccune

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 577
Location: Wisconsin, USA

Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Did you forget the Raven 1300 SVS? 

I would prefer the 912ULS but $$$$ I believe this to be the 2nd best 701 engine. Opinions though, are just like, well I'm sure you know that one  

Kevin

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Bryan Ekholm

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 9
Location: Annandale, Minnesota

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

I'm looking to put the Suzuki G13bb engine with the Raven re-drive system in my 701 as well.  From what I've read there is not much, if anything, bad to say about the engine.  My problem has been locating one with low mileage.  I've seen a few with nice car bodies attached to them, but I'd prefer to have just the engine.



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Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: 701 Project Needs Engine

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A builder in my EAA chapter has a Suzuki 1.3L in a Loehle 5151.



He had called out to a auto salvage operation in Arizona that specializes in

collecting engines for aero-conversion.



He just called them up, told them what engine he wanted, and they did all

the work finding one that was low milage and suitable.



I'll see if I can find out more from my friend.

Good luck!



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 I'm looking to put the Suzuki G13bb engine with the Raven re-drive system

 in my 701 as well.  From what I've read there is not much, if anything, bad

 to say about the engine.  My problem has been locating one with low mileage.

  I've seen a few with nice car bodies attached to them, but I'd prefer to

 have just the engine.



 Bryan Ekholm



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A builder in my EAA chapter has a Suzuki 1.3L in a Loehle 5151.<br><br>He had called out to a auto salvage operation in Arizona that specializes in collecting engines for aero-conversion.<br><br>He just called them up, told them what engine he wanted, and they did all the work finding one that was low milage and suitable.<br>

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I'm looking to put the Suzuki G13bb engine with the Raven re-drive system in my 701 as well. &nbsp;From what I've read there is not much, if anything, bad to say about the engine. &nbsp;My problem has been locating one with low mileage. &nbsp;I've seen a few with nice car bodies attached to them, but I'd prefer to have just the engine.<br>



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skyguynca

Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 128

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:53 am Post subject: 701 Project Needs Engine

I have converted a few of the 1.0L for others after I did one for myself. 

They are good conversions but what I suggest is that you shop on ebay or at 

JDM sites for engines imported from the Japanese Domestic Market. You can 

usually find a 1.3L for about $400 to $1100 with less than 30,000 miles. The 

harness assy and computer you can get from a local junk yard or auto 

recycler pretty cheap.

David Mikesell

230 Theresa Drive, #6

Cloverdale, CA 95425

209-224-4485

skyguynca(at)skyguynca.com

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kmccune

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 577
Location: Wisconsin, USA

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

This site seems to work pretty well for my area.



http://www.car-part.com/

bryanekholm

Joined: 16 May 2007
Posts: 25
Location: Minnesota

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Thanks for the info.  I do have a couple of local salvage yards keeping an eye out for me for a low time engine and have been checking e-bay and Craigslist.  John, if you an get a contact number for the auto salvage place in Arizona, let me know.  



Bryan Ekholm

ekholmbk(at)lakedalelink.net

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rroberts

Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Posts: 50
Location: Birmingham, AL USA

Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:02 am Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Southern Fly,

This may be of interest to you.  I got it form the 601 side if the Hizz-Aaa:



Engine package:

last flown on April 19. The most recent condition inspection was done 

in March 08. Lockwood Aviation serviced the engine in December 07. 

There is no visible or otherwise known damage. I will sell the firewall 

forward, the canopy assembly and any non-structural components. The fwf 

is a "Skyshop" clone (912ULS with vacuum pump, prop extension, hd 

starter, air box, slipper clutch, Woodcomp composite prop and spinner 

and composite upper and lower cowlings).

Philip Welsch 

Mimbres, NM

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Tommy Walker

Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207

Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Hey Rickster,



I thought you were traveling?  



Yes, I'm in touch with the man.  



We'll see.

See you in the morning.



Tommy Walker

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 	  rroberts wrote: 	
		  Southern Fly,

This may be of interest to you.  I got it form the 601 side if the Hizz-Aaa:



Engine package:

last flown on April 19. The most recent condition inspection was done 

in March 08. Lockwood Aviation serviced the engine in December 07. 

There is no visible or otherwise known damage. I will sell the firewall 

forward, the canopy assembly and any non-structural components. The fwf 

is a "Skyshop" clone (912ULS with vacuum pump, prop extension, hd 

starter, air box, slipper clutch, Woodcomp composite prop and spinner 

and composite upper and lower cowlings).

Philip Welsch 

Mimbres, NM

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Brady

Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 182
Location: Poulsbo, WA

Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Tom,

Ever consider the Corvair?

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kmccune

Joined: 22 Sep 2007
Posts: 577
Location: Wisconsin, USA

Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 2:45 am Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

I don't want to start anything, I think the Corvair is an awesome engine. I was going to use one my self. Right up until I started thinking how the 701 can be flown. If your going to always use 1000 ft of strip to land and take off.Then its great, but as is the Corvair/701 combo will weigh in the neighborhood of 670lbs And this is with out the 5th bearing, which in my opinion is needed on the 701 ,so add another 15-20 lbs to the weight. 



Now that corvair 5th bearing and all, would fit right into a 750!



Kevin

Brady

Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 182
Location: Poulsbo, WA

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

Kevin,

I will have a 4340 billet crankshaft available in July for the Corvair.

In August I will have Forged 4340 crankshafts available for the Corvair.

By the end of this summer I will have the lightest & the strongest Corvair available.  I am betting money that it will weigh less than a Jabiru 3300 and have more power. Not that a 701 needs more power. But I will fly this engine in my 701.



If you have the chance; come out to the Arlington Air Venture and take a look at what we have going on. If you are interested you can check out my website :www.magnificentmachine.com



It doesn't have to be heavy,

Brady

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dashwood

Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Posts: 73
Location: sw ontario canada

Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: 701 Project Needs Engine

check this. a early 701 witha continental 0-200

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flies 100mph with low rpm... has new composit prop now.. outperforms my 912 ...

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