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mds4878
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 Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:30 pm Post subject: IO-540-C4B5 Cylinders |
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I'm getting ready to rebuild my engine.
What cylinders would you use and why?
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Kelly McMullen
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| Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject: IO-540-C4B5 Cylinders |
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The choice has as much to do with where you live/base aircraft as
anything else. If you are in a corrosion prone area, like coastal,
near water, etc. then ECI Cerminil treated cylinders, either new or
overhauled will give better service than new Lycoming, which are
nitride treated. Nitride cylinders wear very well, but are very
corrosion prone. If you are in dry climate you might prefer Lycoming
cylinders. New or overhauled will depend on your budget. You can save
about 200-300 per cyl with overhauled.
On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 7:30 PM, mds4878 <mike.nova1973(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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| Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:12 am Post subject: IO-540-C4B5 Cylinders |
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I agree with Kelly. You can talk to 10 engine shops and get 10 different opinions. They all seem to have 1 type they won't touch for whatever reason. I personally like the steel barrel ECI Titans. If you plan to fly at least biweekly, then you should be fine with steel barrels. Otherwise, the cerminils are a good way to go. If you're doing it yourself, then the ECI's are nice because they come assembled and ready to pop in. Also, don't forget the accessories needed, like silicone valve cover gaskets, possibly new rocker arm bushings, possibly new piston pins. ECI's include new shroud tube gaskets but may not include shroud tube clips and lock washers. You may also need new shroud tubes themselves if you have an old engine.
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On Aug 6, 2013, at 10:57 PM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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The choice has as much to do with where you live/base aircraft as
anything else. If you are in a corrosion prone area, like coastal,
near water, etc. then ECI Cerminil treated cylinders, either new or
overhauled will give better service than new Lycoming, which are
nitride treated. Nitride cylinders wear very well, but are very
corrosion prone. If you are in dry climate you might prefer Lycoming
cylinders. New or overhauled will depend on your budget. You can save
about 200-300 per cyl with overhauled.
On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 7:30 PM, mds4878 <mike.nova1973(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm getting ready to rebuild my engine.
> What cylinders would you use and why?
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