I have a 0-320 a2b. When I bought it I was aware of the flat cam problems and lack of use. The gentleman that built it got too old to fly it easily so it had a lot of slack time. The price and the plane was right so I was happy with the deal even knowing the possible future. A hanger neighbor recently had his cam go flat on one lobe, an 320. He is very knowledgeable.
He said if you pull the dipstick with fairly clean oil in the crankcase and you see a black line on the trailing edge of the stick that is a bad sign. ?comments. Engine has 1300 hrs with a 2300 static run up and a 72 52 wood prop. compressions all around 72. I also checked it with an automotive type check and recorded the readings about 30 hrs ago. I will do it again soon and compare them.
Also would appreciate advice on where to buy.
You guys are very knowledgeable and I am sure many of you have been down this road. Any advise appreciated.
will
He said if you pull the dipstick with fairly clean oil in the crankcase and you see a black line on the trailing edge of the stick that is a bad sign. ?comments. Engine has 1300 hrs with a 2300 static run up and a 72 52 wood prop. compressions all around 72. I also checked it with an automotive type check and recorded the readings about 30 hrs ago. I will do it again soon and compare them.
Also would appreciate advice on where to buy.
You guys are very knowledgeable and I am sure many of you have been down this road. Any advise appreciated.
will
