by Paul McBride | Nov 15, 2021 | 20211209, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion
“I do not understand the the oil routing to allow the thermostatic valve, located in the filter adapter, to control the oil flow to or from the oil cooler, from ports not located on or near the thermostatic by pass valve.” Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 21, 2021 | 20211104, Ask Paul, Aviation News, Engines, General Aviation, Lycoming, Opinion
If an engine conversion to 8.5:1 compression ratio pistons was not approved by Lycoming, the conversion to 9.5:1 in your engine is adding insult to injury. Read...
by Paul McBride | Sep 5, 2021 | 20211007, Ask Paul, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion
There are so many factors that must be taken into consideration when making a decision to overhaul an engine, and each engine must be addressed individually. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 25, 2021 | 20210909, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, News
I’m frustrated at this juncture simply because many are defaulting to the “just buy a new engine” solution while myself and others realize that doing so without determining exactly what the root cause of this issue is seems foolish and professionally and technically...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 1, 2021 | 20210812, Ask Paul, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion
When setting the timing on an Lycoming AEIO-360-A1E engine, do I align the 25° line on the starter ring with the centerline of the engine case and do I align it with the top or bottom of the case? Read...
by Paul McBride | Jul 8, 2021 | 20210701, Ask Paul, aviation engines, Aviation Maintenance, Aviation News, General Aviation, Lycoming, Opinion
A reader’s solution for his engine troubles highlighted in a recent “Tips & tricks from our readers” post may hold the answer for this aviation maintenance pro and the engine problem that’s frustrating him. Read...
