Re: KRnet> Mark's crankshafts and ethanol - Fifth Bearing

2023-04-21 Thread Mark Langford
Steve Loebs wrote: >>Mark, what is the cost comparison of the zero SMOH O-200 vs the rebuilt Corvair 2850 with the SPA 5th bearing / billet crankshaft combo? << You should probably call SPA and ask that question.  I've have lots of other things I need to get done.   Let us know what you find

Re: KRnet> Mark's crankshafts and ethanol - Fifth Bearing

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/21/2023 9:04 AM, Mark Langford wrote: apparently West Systems epoxy (105 resin and 206 hardener) are fine with auto fuel as well, + My tanks are of West Systems and I used considerable auto fuel years ago

Re: KRnet> Mark's crankshafts and ethanol

2023-04-21 Thread Dr.Jon M via KRnet
Receiver is decease. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: John Gotschall via KRnet Date: 4/19/23 6:24 PM (GMT-05:00) To: KRnet Cc: John Gotschall Subject: Re: KRnet> Mark's crankshafts and ethanol I live in a rain forest. It rains A LOT

KRnet> RECEIVER IS DECEASED

2023-04-21 Thread Dr.Jon M via KRnet
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

Re: KRnet> Mark's crankshafts and ethanol - Fifth Bearing

2023-04-21 Thread Steve Loebs via KRnet
Mark L wrote: "You should probably call SPA and ask that question. I've have lots of other things I need to get done. Let us know what you find out. Tell them their website needs work while you're talking to them. Dan and Rachel are great peoplejust need a website guru to fix some broken

KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Like anything else in aviation there is no "what's it going to cost" accurate information.  It's what are you looking for and how much do you want to spend. I'll throw out a rough "guesstimate" on the two mentioned when built to "zero" time (reliable) engines.  $10,000 +/- 40% either way.  T

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Steve Loebs via KRnet
Larry, I am glad to hear that you are going to remain involved with the community after selling your baby. I would greatly enjoy meeting you at one of the future gatherings. Since you have experience with the O200, what is a rough low end price for an O200 that has just been overhauled? Also, I r

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/21/2023 1:49 PM, Steve Loebs via KRnet wrote: Since you have experience with the O200, what is a rough low end price for an O200 that has just been overhauled? + As I stated in my earlier p

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/21/2023 3:35 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: If you just purchase a rebuilt 0-200 from a supplier expect $12 K to $14K now days.  Prices have gone crazy lately. + In the short time since I la

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Steve Loebs via KRnet
Yeah, I thought the "$10,000 +/- 40% either way" was a typo, that is why I asked you twice. On Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 1:35 PM Flesner via KRnet wrote: > On 4/21/2023 1:49 PM, Steve Loebs via KRnet wrote: > > Since you have experience with the O200, what is a rough low end price > > for an O200 tha

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
Here is an engine that would make a rocket of a KR.  I looked for one several years ago to replace my high time 0-200 but were more than I could afford. Some of my facts may be in error but it is basically an 0-200 with different cylinders (240ci) with fuel injection and not sure of the ign

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/21/2023 5:45 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: Here is an engine that would make a rocket of a KR.  I looked for one several years ago to replace my high time 0-200 but were more than I could afford. Some of my facts may be in error but it is basically an 0-200 with different cylinders (240

Re: KRnet> engine cost 0200 corvair

2023-04-21 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 4/21/2023 5:45 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: Here is an engine that would make a rocket of a KR. https://www.barnstormers.com/classified-1525747-Cont-IO-240F-engine.html -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet