Jdm
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I need a carburetor for the 172M. O320E2D. The P/N removed (10-5135) has been on since the engine was overhauled at Barrett MANY years ago. This P/N is still available today from Marvel Schebler. Prior to ordering it I decided to check to make sure it’s really the correct P/N for my engine. Lycoming says P/N 10-5217 is actually the correct carburetor. It’s also readily available from Marvel. The interesting thing is that 10-5135 appears to supersede to the new 10-5217, but they are both still being made and overhauled. And they are priced differently, with the 5217 being cheaper. Obviously something is different between the carburetors or they wouldn’t still make both at different prices. So which should we go with? I’m thinking the newer number. Anyone have experience with the two numbers and their compatibility?
Also noticed that Marvel offers this as an overhaul and a rebuild. The rebuild is more expensive. Has anyone compared the actual difference between the two levels of a carburetor repair? Is a rebuilt really that much better than a OH? Can’t imagine there being much difference.
Also noticed that Marvel offers this as an overhaul and a rebuild. The rebuild is more expensive. Has anyone compared the actual difference between the two levels of a carburetor repair? Is a rebuilt really that much better than a OH? Can’t imagine there being much difference.