[rebel-builders] continental o-300

[Wayne G. O'Shea]

Don't recall one and the issue is those extra 2 cylinders... further out...
= nose heavy and longer moment arm on firewall/door post fwd section of the
fuselage that could possibly = landing damage. Also consider 6 cylinders to
maintain for 145 HP. when you can get much more power (and lighter weight)
with 4 cylinders.

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Halls" <rdhall@xplornet.com>
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Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] continental o-300

Hi Has anyone out there installed a continental o-300 (145 HP ) on a
rebel. Thanks Bob



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[Bob Patterson]

Right on, Wayne ! That longer, heavier engine will not be
a good choice, Bob !! Also, you'll be buying new cylinders
every 300 - 400 hours ..... :-(
(Speaking as a former owner of 2 OLD Continentals -
the 6 cylinder is smooth, and pretty good with fuel,
but not cheap to keep running !)

There IS one Rebel with a 6 cylinder Continental - a modern
IO-360, I think .... BUT - it was extensively modified, and the
builder had assistance from a very talented Rebel builder with
an engineering background ! .... and it is on amphibs only....
This is quite a different situation ....

Not to mention that you are completely on your own for
mounts, cowling, etc. ..... Just NOT the best way to get
flying quickly & safely !

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On Sunday 15 February 2009 02:18, Wayne G. O'Shea wrote:

Don't recall one and the issue is those extra 2 cylinders... further
out... = nose heavy and longer moment arm on firewall/door post fwd
section of the fuselage that could possibly = landing damage. Also
consider 6 cylinders to maintain for 145 HP. when you can get much more
power (and lighter weight) with 4 cylinders.

----- Original Message -----
From: "The Halls" <rdhall@xplornet.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: [rebel-builders] continental o-300

Hi Has anyone out there installed a continental o-300 (145 HP ) on a
rebel. Thanks Bob

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