by Paul McBride | Nov 29, 2021 | 20211209, Ask Paul, Aviation News, Engines, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion
My 800 hour Since Major Over Haul (SMOH) Lycoming O-540-C4B5 engine won’t hold its RPMs. We’ve done several things to find the problem, but we’re still hunting. Read...
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 Ben Visser | Nov 10, 2021 | 20211118, aviation engines, Aviation News, Continental Motors, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Visser's Voice
What is the best way to store an engine — whether it’s just for the winter or a much longer time as you finish your restoration project or homebuilt airplane? Here are several tips, covering both Continental and Lycoming engines. 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...
