Lycoming O-320-E2D coming off a 172M for overhaul. How are the Millenium cylinders in comparison with Lycoming cylinders other than a price difference? I notice they seem to be used pretty often now.
Engine rebuild with Millenium cylinders
- Thread starter RyanB
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Jay Honeck
Touchdown! Greaser!
I used Millenium cylinders on our O-540 rebuild in 2002.
When I sold the plane in 2013, some 1300 hours later, all compressions were 75 or higher.
Color me happy.
When I sold the plane in 2013, some 1300 hours later, all compressions were 75 or higher.
Color me happy.
Stewartb
Final Approach
I have Millenniums. I chose them, I bought them. They've been good. The Cub I built and sold had an 0-320 that I built with nickel Titans. Honestly? I'd do the nickels again unless I knew the engine would run several times a week, and my engines don't do that any more. Some folks prefer factory cylinders. My own mechanic prefers Lycon overhauled cylinders. Lots of choices. Pick what works best for you.
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Nice thing about nickels is no rust.