moparrob66
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Hello- choosing a powerplant for my Zenith 801 and leaning towards a 220 Franklin. I gather from forums that parts can be hard to find, but has anyone here had difficulties getting parts and being grounded because of it?
I'm also considering an O-360.
I like that the cylinders on the franklin are cast one-piece aluminum with replaceable steel liners. I dont like that there are 6 of them to futz with and replace.
I like that it makes 220 horsepower, but I dont like being obliged to use 100ll. Could one decrease compression by stacking cylinder base gaskets and use mogas at 200 horsepower?
I like the price for the ones I've been able to find vs the O-360, which seems to be in higher demand. Maybe because so many certified aircraft use/need them?
I like the cam down below the crank and the inspection cover on top. I like the carb at the rear of the engine rather than breathing through a hot oil pan.
Any other pros or cons vs. the O-360? Since its experimental, repairs might have some flexibility as far as making parts I cant find. (No, I wont try sand casting my own jugs. Not this month anyway).
I'm also considering an O-360.
I like that the cylinders on the franklin are cast one-piece aluminum with replaceable steel liners. I dont like that there are 6 of them to futz with and replace.
I like that it makes 220 horsepower, but I dont like being obliged to use 100ll. Could one decrease compression by stacking cylinder base gaskets and use mogas at 200 horsepower?
I like the price for the ones I've been able to find vs the O-360, which seems to be in higher demand. Maybe because so many certified aircraft use/need them?
I like the cam down below the crank and the inspection cover on top. I like the carb at the rear of the engine rather than breathing through a hot oil pan.
Any other pros or cons vs. the O-360? Since its experimental, repairs might have some flexibility as far as making parts I cant find. (No, I wont try sand casting my own jugs. Not this month anyway).