Return-Path: Received: from [65.173.216.66] (account marv@lancaironline.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.1.3) with HTTP id 2567854 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 04 Sep 2003 16:57:42 -0400 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [LML] Lancair 235 / 180 hp To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser Interface v.4.1.3 Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 16:57:42 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for "Jim Nordin" : No direct experience with an O-360 (if that's what it is) in a L235 but judging how much room there is with the little O-235 ... it'l be a very tight fit if at all. There have been plenty folks mounting a '320, in case it's a 180hp! (My hangar mate has a L235 so I have good access to measure things.) The nose of the 235 sits mighty close to the ground for a big blade requirement and a lot more weight if it's an O-360. Also the engine mount might be a real challenge. Much bigger exhaust needs too. Being there's a lot more weight on the nose gear might be a concern. Sure would be a challenge. That rascal should climb if possible tho'. What kind of 180? jim (panelmaker@earthlink.net)