Hi Guys,
Just tearing my engines down for inspection. I've discovered that I need new bearings all around after 120hrs. It's been several years since the last rebuild, and the plane is outside for the summer. Just a "heads up" for those in a similar situation. Even though it may run well, the bearings may require inspection.
I'm glad it's such an easy task. I had them both apart in under an hour.
I'm curious though if anyone has had any luck finding a shop that can replace the lower connecting rod bearing on the crankshaft? Visually it appears ok, but it's really hard to tell without actually removing the bearing. That's impossible to do without the proper tools etc. I know of a shop in Quebec that can replace the 447, 503, 582 bearings but I don't know if they can do the 185. Has anyone replaced theirs, or do you think it's necessary?
Thanks,
Brian D.