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Lycoming O-435-11
Displacement 435 cubic inches
Compression Ratio 6.5 : 1
Maximum Rated Power (takeoff) 190 hp at 2550 rpm (O-435-1)
195hp at 2550 rpm (O-435-11)
215hp at 2850 rpm (O-435-11)
Normal Operating Range 1900 - 2350 rpm
Induction Marvel-Schebler MA-4-5 carburetor
Fuel 73 or 80/85 octane
Engine Weight 350 to 379 lbs
Power Loading 14.33 lb / hp
 
How are parts for the O-435?
 
I looked at one a few years ago, and probably would have bought it. But, by the time I was able to make contact with the widow, it had already sold. Neat airplanes.
 
I had an O-435A in my Bellanca Cruisemaster. It was not an easy thing to get parts. The engines were built in smaller lots than most others and not used extensively in any particular types. I believe the -11 engine was used in the L19 Cessna so its military. Some stuff is common to the O290....cylinder stuff, but those parts aren't too easy to come by either. I never had problems with my engine but it had pretty low time. I'd be a bit worried when it got up there. Much better engines out there to use like the O360 lycoming or the IO360 if you really need 200HP. The Stinsons did well on 160HP so no need to go too high. I'd think the O360 would be a good upgrade or the O320 in 160HP would be a good way to get out of a Franklin.

Just my opinions of course.


Frank
 
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