Description

Ove the course of 21 years, the engine only acquired approximately 360 hours. Consequently, In 2021, the engine went through a major rebuild (due to internal corrosion) having a new camshaft, lifters and balanced crankshaft installed and the cylinders were nickel plated. In addition, the starter, starter adapter and magnetos were overhauled. While the engine was apart, all camshaft gears were replaced (per AD). After reassembly, the engine was run on a dynometer for 1 hour and included a full power run up. Upon reinstallation of the engine, new motor mounts were installed. In February, 2022, the complete fuel injection system was overhauled and a new complete set of sparkplugs was installed. The engine overhaul was accomplished by Barrett Performance, Inc. located in Tulsa, OK. Barrett has an outstanding reputation and is known worldwide for their building of high performance aircraft racing engines. The engine now has 39 flight hours on it. As typical with nickel plated cylinders, the rings seated after just 35 minutes with the CHT’s dropping 30 degrees or more. Total oil consumption during the first 10 hours was only 1 quart and oil consumption during the next 25 flight hours has been only 1 quart.