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Dear Mitch. The Continental C-90 engine seems to be the best matching engine for our Coupes and even Alons. With it you will probably fly faster than with an O-200. The O-200 conversion requires a few changes to your plane which set you back money wise even further. One is a new propeller, which can cost you an additional 2000 bucks. You are best advised to either get your engine repaired at a reasonable price or get another C-90 and sell yours at a core. The Core is still worth something. I know one C-90 for sale . Contact me if interested. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hartmut Well, guess this is the classic new owner nightmare. I just purchased my 65 Alon in Dec, and thought I had a valid prebuy done. But now 4 months later and only about 10 hours of flying time I take it in for annual....and get the big shocker! It's making metal, loads of bearing material, and my A&P guesses it has been for some time. The C-90 had about 1300hrs on it when I bought it I really thought I would get a few good years of flying out of it before it had to be over-hauled. Worst part is my A&P called the engine shop and looks like the damage is in the neighborhoood of $11,500 to rebuild! OUCH! Now I am looking at options, I know will have to plunk down a pile of money, but wanted to see what I may do other than over-haul the current engine. What about an 0-200? Any opinions on converting to an 0-200? Pros? Cons? Thanks in advance for your input. Mitch Hines Charlotte, NC N6369V ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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