I have a 1967 PA28- 140 with a high time engine O-320-E2A
TT 2600 hours
TT on engine 2600
1000 hours a go top end overhaul
At temperature Oil Pressure is at the very top of green arc.
Compress is 75 76 75 77/80
Oil pan leaks
Other than that she runs well.
There are two engines available:
1) O-320-E2A 140 hour since overhaul. low power prop strike engine was disassembled for prop strike inspection: Repaired crankshaft, crankcase, both magnetos. Replaced the following 8-lifters, 8-hydraulic, bearing, main bearing, crankshaft gear, crank dowel, 5- push rods, 1-valve assy and all associated gaskets, metal nuts & bolts. Last compression's on 9/15 as follows 72,78,76,77/80
2) 0-320-E3D TTSMOH 783 hrs was never involved in a "prop" strike. compression were 71/80 to 76/80.
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What would you do?
a) Just Annual the plane and go?
b) Annual and replace engine?
c) If b) then which engine?
TT 2600 hours
TT on engine 2600
1000 hours a go top end overhaul
At temperature Oil Pressure is at the very top of green arc.
Compress is 75 76 75 77/80
Oil pan leaks
Other than that she runs well.
There are two engines available:
1) O-320-E2A 140 hour since overhaul. low power prop strike engine was disassembled for prop strike inspection: Repaired crankshaft, crankcase, both magnetos. Replaced the following 8-lifters, 8-hydraulic, bearing, main bearing, crankshaft gear, crank dowel, 5- push rods, 1-valve assy and all associated gaskets, metal nuts & bolts. Last compression's on 9/15 as follows 72,78,76,77/80
2) 0-320-E3D TTSMOH 783 hrs was never involved in a "prop" strike. compression were 71/80 to 76/80.
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What would you do?
a) Just Annual the plane and go?
b) Annual and replace engine?
c) If b) then which engine?
