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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 22 2014, 06:27 PM

Time to overhaul the 7.7 liter six. Just about ready to come out.


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Posted by: r_towle Jul 22 2014, 06:43 PM

About time you started the swap.

I must admit that is a unique donor vehicle, but we all make do with what we find.

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 22 2014, 06:45 PM

Yeah there might be some clearance problems. Nothing too serious.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 22 2014, 07:17 PM

Ouch! That's gonna hurt some.

Posted by: brant Jul 22 2014, 11:15 PM

You going suby

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 22 2014, 11:40 PM

There used to be a guy in Orange County that had 2 autocross cars powered by aircraft engines. One called "Hell", the other called Li'l Hell".

The Cap'n

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jul 22 2014, 11:55 PM

I don't get it. Why not run it 'til it dies? I mean, what's the worst that could happen?

Posted by: BK911 Jul 23 2014, 07:49 AM

That's cool. Would love to see more pics as things progress.

Posted by: 76-914 Jul 23 2014, 08:03 AM

2000 TBO on that engine or less? Go buy a big ol box of Kleenex for yourself and a large jar of Vaseline for the A&P. There are a couple of A&P/AI here. Maybe one of them would sign you off if you did the rebuild.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 23 2014, 10:34 AM

Even with the vast sophisticated array of tools and equipment in my hangar, I wouldn't want to take on the overhaul of this engine. TBO is 1700. It has 1664 on a factory re-man. (that was done in 1968). I'll be taking it up to Victor Aircraft in Palo Alto. I have to build an "A" frame and chain hoist to get the engine off the airplane first.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jul 23 2014, 10:44 AM

Exactly! It's gotta have a better glide ratio than a 914...

Posted by: race914 Jul 23 2014, 11:16 AM

Hey Elliot, I'm not too far away so I may be able to come up and help out if you need some extra hands.... Greg

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 23 2014, 12:16 PM

Palo Alto? Why so far? There's an FAA Certified aircraft engine repair facility right here in Santa Maria.

The Cap'n

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jul 23 2014, 06:23 PM

If you do come up this way, shoot me a PM! We can grab lunch or just BS. I'll even show you a 914 that doesn't exist, if you like!!

--DD

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 23 2014, 08:04 PM

Because these guys are in Palo Alto. http://www.victor-aviation.com/

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 23 2014, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the offer Greg but I'm all set. I have an A&P/IA mechanic helping. All the work is done. I'll finish welding an "A" frame tomorrow so we can hoist the engine off the plane and on to my pickup.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 23 2014, 08:08 PM

Thanks Dave. I might do that.

Posted by: bigkensteele Jul 23 2014, 08:15 PM

Is that cool by the FAA? I have a buddy with a Piper Apache, and he tells me he isn't allowed to do much more than change the oil and air up the tires. I suppose that he could probably pull the engine and take it somewhere for a rebuild, but I doubt that he could put it back in without the proper cred.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 23 2014, 08:43 PM

I looked at the website this morning. Nice, maybe a bit tacky in places, and he sure toots his own horn. The guy down here has been in business since 1945, not since 1978. However, I do firmly believe you should spend your kids inheritance anywhere you want.

The Cap'n

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 24 2014, 10:05 AM

That's exactly right. There is very little you can do to the airplane on your own. I will be installing the engine with the help, expertise and final log book sign off by an A&P mechanic who also has "inspection authorization".

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 24 2014, 10:07 AM

"He sure toots his own horn". Remind you of anyone?