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More airports are doing that now - requiring a plane owned before putting you on the list. Makes it hard for non owners… -Don

I buy some of my parts from Air Power (airpowerinc.com). Bought flange nuts for my cylinder that was IRAN’d. I try to shop around as spruce can get expensive - including shipping… -Don

I guess One way to find out is take off the valve cover. If you see whiteish-ash like color in the valve cover, may be time to think about it. -Don

Throttle and Prop controls installed! I have the heim end on both. Prop version -003 was worn out for sure -- glad that was done. Cylinder will be installed next Monday and from all appearances, should be in good shape. I'll break in the cylinder there and then fly locally for a while until I'm sure things are in good shape to go x-country. Pic of the controls:

Picked up the cylinder today -- Talked to Sal and the shop. Here is what they are seeing: Folks who fly often and use Camguard with Non-Lycoming or Plus additive: A white ash-like color layer is building up on the piston, valves, and rings. This whiteish layer tends to build up over time and closes tolerances to a tighter fit - to the point it begins to sludge up and then they see issues like I've had. Folks who fly often, use Camguard and use Lycoming (or plus) additive: Seeing the same issues but appears to build up faster. So what Sal's recommend: Use camguard without a plus additive if the plane is going to sit (unless the additive is required). They suggest after sitting to change the oil and filter again once its flying normally. Use a plus additive (or one without the additive) and no Camguard if you're really flying a-lot. Based on what they are seeing, Camguard should be use only if the plane will be sitting a while (like avionics installs, winter time, or periods of disuse). Just a follow-up for folks interested. -Don

Hum, wonder if there are any ‘Jose’ yellow stripes on the belly from his PRT (pilot relief tube)? -Don

Title says 10k -Don

Yes manually drain outside. No pull ring at all! At least 3 but I make it up by waxing the plane ;o) -Don

Here is a better pic:

On my fuel selector, Maxwells replaced the pull ring for a Curtis…

I did the electric fuel pump but, this might give you an idea where the selector is:

I actually went to Maxwells to have them do it. 5 hrs w RnR and I was out with < $600. You could remove it and send it to Maxwells for overhaul. They do that quite often. Maxwells is only a 50 minute flight from my hanger @ KHQZ so, it was easier to take it to them… -Don

Yep seal. Mind did that. I added 3 in 1 oil there and worked it back and forth a bit ( until I got it to Maxwells for overhaul). -Don

Maxwell’s rebuilt mine in my 66 C… May want to contact them to see if they have the kit… -Don

Could do what they do in Alaska, drain the oil and heat it up, pour it back in… small heater in the cabin. i have the switcheon and start the tanis and cabin heater the night before in my hanger… Maybe? -Don

Aircraft Specialties Service does (they are the ones that did the IRAN on 2652W) but, I believe but they also mix/formulate/bottle it too, so not totally unbiased … HangaRatz do a lot of engine overhauls too (here in DFW). FYI… -Don

Shop called. Guide was not cracked - still in spec but a little loose - I’m replacing it. Rings, however, were the issue - gummed up from what I was told.. I’m picking up the cylinder next week and will get more details. All I have for now… -Don

The point for me is I’m flying enough (pretty much weekly). Per the article, may be better to use AvBlend when flying a lot, Camguard when not. The engine had run on Exxon Elite (David used it) before and the AeroShell with no additives. The engine looks great and I’m changing the oil often enough. The primary reason I was using Camguard was based on Exxon Elite being used on this engine in the past. For now, no Camguard since I’ll be breaking in this cylinder. After that, I’ll probably use AvBlend since I’m flying a lot. If she has to sit a while, I’ll likely pickle the engine. David did this and it came out of hibernation in excellent shape - per oil analysis. If there is a chance Camguard may be causing this, I’d rather not have to pull a second cylinder. I’ve used Camguard since I’ve had the plane but now I going to keep up with the constant oil changes. From the article: ‘The trickier question is what to do with a new engine that will fly regularly. Frankly, regular use and frequent oil changes are probably your best insurance. But a supplement could hedge the bet. While its easier for us to wrap our heads around the package approach of CamGuards formula to the single-solution approach of AvBlend, we cant deny the weight of evidence that AvBlend delivers on its claims to a measurable degree. In our field interviews, the first thing that popped up was deposit control. “An AvBlend engine sticks out like a sore thumb,” said Dave Allen of Poplar Grove (one of our top-rated engine shops). “I can tell because theyre so clean.” We asked Allen if he felt there was a higher instance of serviceable parts in these engines. He felt there was probably less wear, but couldn't say for sure.' The article I posted shows how engine shops were intrigued AvBlend engines were in such nice shape and clean @ OH time… That is a shops opinion that sees a lot of engines… BTW, Mike Busch noted if you fly a lot, using a plus oil (Victory/AeroShell 100W+) is fine with no Camguard - in his opinion. in QA section (@ 1:17:30):

99% mineral oil, same as zMax (their other product with no dye color). https://www.aviationconsumer.com/industry-news/oil-supplements-worth-it-for-many/ -Don

I was thinking if you unbolt the salvage one from the strap, you have a bolt on replacement… just a thought… my C: -Don

@TheAv8r Texas Air Salvage may have one that will work as a replacement: https://www.texasairsalvage.com/main_view.php?editid1=288410 -Don

I’m going to stop using Camguard, based on this shop’s recommendations. Up until now, I would have kept on using it. Once I have the cylinder broke in, I’ll go with Victory oil. Avblend, I’ll be asking the shop when I pick up the cylinder about issues. -Don

Preselect Probably the same as G5… -Don

I like having it on one screen… -Don