Recent content by Benjamin

I'm intrigued. I have leaks from parts of the case halves and front crankshaft seal. All my prior engine experience (20+ years in automotive) tells me that this can't be fixed without splitting the case. Do you know something I don't?

Can you elaborate? I understand what serviceable limits are, but I don't totally understand what you mean. Thanks!

You're 100% right that I don't know what I don't know. Thanks for the link and tips on research, that's what I'm after--learning more about the process. I'm wise enough to know that terms like "zero time", "overhaul" and "rebuild" carry very different meanings depending on who you ask, so what...

Hi there PoA We're getting ready to rebuild (preventatively) our Lycoming O-320-E2D LyCon conversion in our '71 C172L and I'm trying to understand as much information as possible so we can make good educated decisions on the path forward. So, without getting into the merits of rebuild/overhaul...

Hello Pilots, Ben here from John Wayne/KSNA. I'm a relatively new VFR private pilot (~130 hrs) and looking to make some local flying buddies in the area, hopefully within OC but anywhere in the basin would be cool. Always looking to build time or even just ride right seat to keep my head in the...