So that engine core (O-320-D3G 160HP Lycoming) I talked about last year. With the assistance of two wonderful friends (OK maybe they were leading the way and I was the assistant) this engine was torn down to see what was inside. Thought was that perhaps we could use the case and a few parts for the new build. After all, it has nearly 10,000 hours on it. There shouldn't have been much salvageable. To all of our surprise, The Crank shaft was almost new. Nearly no wear. The Cam shaft was used but was in good condition. Was stated that we could very well reassemble the the lower engine as is and it would be just fine!!! The cylinders were another story as they were right full of rust. We knew this going in though. I will be buying 4 new cylinder assemblies.
The decision was made to send all the components out to Aircraft Specialties and DivCo aviation machine shops to have everything checked out professionally.
Here are the Pics I have on the subject.
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