New Cylinders

[Glen Geller]

Here are some pictures of the nickel peel. Have only had this issue on one engine.
https://goo.gl/photos/iaM4KXKCWDmsoSCh7

Wow, was that scoring on the crank etc due to nickel particles circulating thru the oil?
Looks expensive and scary!

GG

[Steve Pierce]

Yes, engine had 95 hours.

[51-pa22]

Did ECI buy the crank / cam repair and case split?

[Steve Pierce]

They paid for all the machine work and I am submitting my final bill for teardown, reassembly and installation.

[Steve Benesh]

I just paid the bill for a qty of four Lycoming 05K21423-A cylinder kits, $1,294 each, that are going into the engine for N9401D. From the latest posts in this thread, I'm now more convinced than ever that I made the right choice in directing the mechanics not to go chromed, even though I don't fly the plane but 60-70 hours per year. I'll be using Camguard going forward.

[Gilbert Pierce]

Excellent decision. Chrome is usually just a cheap bandaid that's usually just ends up costing you more money in future failures in my opinion.

[PA-16]

I just paid the bill for a qty of four Lycoming 05K21423-A cylinder kits, $1,294 each, that are going into the engine for N9401D. From the latest posts in this thread, I'm now more convinced than ever that I made the right choice in directing the mechanics not to go chromed, even though I don't fly the plane but 60-70 hours per year. I'll be using Camguard going forward.

I may be building an O-320 for my plane soon, I googled that part number you posted above and came up with your 1,294 and two other less expensive. Are the less expensive ones not Lycoming, or not the same components or including the same parts?

http://www.airpowerinc.com/productca...3&prodid=11697

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...6_07-13950.php

http://www.aircraft-specialties.com/...ng-05k21423-a/

[Steve Benesh]

I would call all three on the phone and ask. You're talking a lot of $ here and it's best to be certain. Also, check availability. In my instance, only one supplier had four in stock and the engine case plus crankshaft were already on their way back from the machine shop in Minnesota.

[Steve Pierce]

Also ask about shipping, Airpower charged me a crazy amount for shipping. Stock is a huge issue as well especially on less popular narrow deck cylinders.

[PACERGUY]

Good deals on cylinders usually means something like the wrist pin is not included. Call and check what the package is. Make sure the piston/rod weight is the same on all cylinders (matched set). Lycoming sorts and matches component weights when they build motors. Poor mans balance job, but works good for low RPM stuff.
DENNY