Picking Up My New Engine!
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Finally the day has arrived! I drove down to Fort Lauderdale to Airmark overhaul to pick up the new- recently overhauled zero-time Lycoming 0320-E2D and it is ready!
After a quick 3.5 hour trip I dropped the engine off and they had it hun on the airplane this morning. If everything goes well, we should be testing on Wednesday and then after a 2 hour flight around the airport at 5K and full throttle following proper breaking procedures, (to make sure everything is golden) I shall head to a new destination,... which I will reveal in due time!
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It looks so clean and shiny
Congratulations sir
That's exciting Ted! I know you must be itching to get back in the air in your Cardinal.
Good to see Ted! I’m about 7 weeks into my 13 week wait for our new (factory reman) engine as well. Happy travels. Scott KLZU
Awesome!! Cant wait to see how she flies with the new power plant!!
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Neither can I !!! Thanks for watching!
I'm happy for you Ted. I just had a double lung transplant. Haven't flown in 2 months. I'm trying hard to get into flying shape by Aug 1st or thereabouts. I'm ELSA so as long as I can drive a car I can fly. I know what you've been going through with all this waiting. Congrats!!
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
So glad you’re doing well and I wish you a speedy recovery let me know how you’re doing! And thanks for watching!
Awesome!!!! Glad to hear you will be back in the air soon!
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
wow, nice , that should keep you flying for awhile.
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it will
Thanks for the nice content you post! It encourages me to have my own plane someday
Great update, Ted. Ask them to install JATO tubes on the side, if they can...
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
What are Jato tubes ?
@wallymurray620
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly You could call them a short takeoff aid😉
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
@@wallymurray620 oh … jet assisted take off … wasn’t expecting that one !
@PaulGarthAviation
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly LOL!
Congratulations on your new engine. hopefully your engine install goes smoooooth. So where's the special trip Oshkosh ???? I'm in the Brooksville KBVK area, (C-172) and looking to hook up with people who are planning to fly in to Oshkosh .
@hughboyle
3 жыл бұрын
We are heading up to OSH on Monday, July 26th in our Cessna 177 RG.
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Well I hadn’t planned on going to Oshkosh but now that you mention it…😇
@hughboyle
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly Now that's a nice way to break in that new engine. We're coming out of KSRQ and not to far from you , if you're still in Florida.
Congrats, Ted! Can you share what if any of the accessories you overhauled as well? I hear that can add a lot to the price of the process. Thanks!
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
I got everything new starter new cylinders new carburetor new plugs new wires absolutely everything and I ended up getting a new crank shaft and the total was $29,000 …. Oy!!!! 😇😇😇 Thanks for watching!
I have been following your journey bit by bit, mostly on flying tips. Really enjoy it all. Was wondering what prompted the new engine? Did you upgrade the power? I am 72 and have had some health issues trying to get back in the air.
@Over50andLearningToFly
2 жыл бұрын
The old engine had about 1850 hours on it and I had already replaced two cylinders on it so basically anything I was going to do to it it wasn’t going to get better and it was just time. It wasn’t only the hours but the engine was about 25 years old so it really did need to be replaced - that’s fantastic get back into the air and don’t let the health problems get in your way you can overcome! Thanks for watching!
Nice! I've been looking forward to watching you get back to flying. Motivates me in my studies as I get close to my PPL checkride.
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
You got this! Let me know how you did!
So exciting!! Looking forward to seeing her back where she belongs, in the air (although not nearly as much as you are obviously). 😃Go Ted!!
When I first read this I thought it said "pickling my engine" and I got nervous. I'll work on my reading skills. 😉 Glad you got your new engine and 24Y will take to the skies once again.
Great to get your engine at last. I would have had now baffle seals fitted as the one there look a bit old (might just be dirt), as I would want to ensure the cooling was perfect with my new engine.
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I had them all re-painted and they were new just a couple years ago so they were in good shape! Thanks for watching!
Hi there! Am I correct that you were planning to sell this plane (or already did)? And that you were going to get another plane? Any updates on that?
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I decided to hold onto it and replace the engine and upgrade the rest of the avionics and keep her it was too hard to part with her. Thanks for watching!
@NowSmile4TheCamera
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly totally understand that. Curious if you had a certain type of plane that you were considering.
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
@@NowSmile4TheCamera I was going to get a cardinal RG ….But I think I’m fine with the plane I have!
Hey my O360 is up in Wisconsin for the overhaul..since last time we exchanged messages...question what cylinders did you install? are these Lycoming overhauled or??? i hear that for Lycoming there is a long wait and are backordered due to Covid.....I have opted to get brand new Superior Millennium Cyl they came very much recommended by my mechanic... Last question...did they run the engine at the overhaul shop?
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I got the millennium cylinders and they did run the engine for a couple hours at the shop and he said it ran great I am really psyched to get this thing going and I should be back up in the air late next week. Thanks for watching!
@lucabaldoni8911
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly I though you were going to sell it didn’t you?
@Over50andLearningToFly
3 жыл бұрын
@@lucabaldoni8911 changed my mind ! 😇
@lucabaldoni8911
3 жыл бұрын
@@Over50andLearningToFly yes i understand, even if this market it is super crazy and it favors sellers (you easily can sell high but still have to buy another one) ...honestly I am in your same situation with a solid low TT aircraft with a brand new engine...i will not sell, I also did the 2 G5's and GNC355 this past February...don't need anything else...mmm maybe a garmin autopilot :) (always need something to upgrade LOL)!!!!