Buying M-7-235C with options
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Buying M-7-235C with options
Good evening all,
I am new to this site. Never owned an airplane before.
Came across a M-7-235C (1999) for a good price.
The engine needs to be replaced. Debating on replacing it with the original O-540 or upgrade it to the IO-540. Waiting on quote.
Thoughts?
Anybody knows of an excellent Maule instructor in the Houston area?
Thank you for your input.
PB
I am new to this site. Never owned an airplane before.
Came across a M-7-235C (1999) for a good price.
The engine needs to be replaced. Debating on replacing it with the original O-540 or upgrade it to the IO-540. Waiting on quote.
Thoughts?
Anybody knows of an excellent Maule instructor in the Houston area?
Thank you for your input.
PB
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I believe that to be correct, Tom.
I consider the ability to burn car gas a benefit for a bush
plane. Not to mention the cost savings.
In a pinch the plane would even fly withouth the paperwork . Even a little alcohol, although not great for the seals etc. in the long run won't hurt anything in the short run.
Car gas also much cheaper of course. I won't open the debate as to whether or not it is better for your engine or not.
Carbs usually easier to start, especially when hot.
The O engine is cheaper than the IO, and a little lighter I think.
Lycomings usually don't form much carb ice.
The IO is a little smoother, and with balanced injectiors can be run LOP and save about 2 GPH.
I like IO's, but the O's have advantages too.
I consider the ability to burn car gas a benefit for a bush
plane. Not to mention the cost savings.
In a pinch the plane would even fly withouth the paperwork . Even a little alcohol, although not great for the seals etc. in the long run won't hurt anything in the short run.
Car gas also much cheaper of course. I won't open the debate as to whether or not it is better for your engine or not.
Carbs usually easier to start, especially when hot.
The O engine is cheaper than the IO, and a little lighter I think.
Lycomings usually don't form much carb ice.
The IO is a little smoother, and with balanced injectiors can be run LOP and save about 2 GPH.
I like IO's, but the O's have advantages too.
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True on the B4B5 being the only 540 approved for auto fuel, with some mods like added fuel boost pump.
I have the O540J1A5D which is the lightest weight 235 hp, by virtue of the much maligned single drive dual magneto.
I would favor an injected engine for fuel economy and smooth running. But the big factor is; do you have a useable core? If you have the previous engine, you will probably find it far more economical to rebuild what you have.
Just my 2 cents worth
Kirk
I have the O540J1A5D which is the lightest weight 235 hp, by virtue of the much maligned single drive dual magneto.
I would favor an injected engine for fuel economy and smooth running. But the big factor is; do you have a useable core? If you have the previous engine, you will probably find it far more economical to rebuild what you have.
Just my 2 cents worth
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All,
Thank you for the inputs. I will stay with the good old straight O-540 for simplicity, price and the fact that I could hand prop it someday if needed.
Cheers,
Thank you for the inputs. I will stay with the good old straight O-540 for simplicity, price and the fact that I could hand prop it someday if needed.
Cheers,
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