Gosh, Tom, if you've got to tear the engine down enough to put in a
replacement crankshaft, you might consider going to the C-85 with O-200
crankshaft STC and get more power.  I don't know how much extra it would
cost.

The normal props for Coupes are the McCauley 1a90 or 1b90. I think the
difference is between round versus square tips.  You'll want 71 inches long.
For a C-85, flying at 2400 rpm, here are some numbers:
7146    100 mph fairly good climb
7148    104 mph decent climb
7150    108 mph climb OK if gross weight is low (i.e. 1260 or under)
7152    112 mph - maybe   climb is getting marginal and if loaded may not
get cruiser speed.

If you had the O-200 crank conversion STC, you might do a bit better at each
of these values.

Your combination of 110 mph and 600-700 fpm climb don't seem to go together
in my experience.  Have you checked the accuracy of you airspeed indicator?

Ed


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