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How much is a 4 cylender continental engine worth?

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Luceš
Fri Aug 17 2012, 04:39AM Print
Luceš Registered Member #4108 Joined: Sun Sept 25 2011, 11:43PM
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Hi! I "aquired" a 4 cylendener continental engine from an airplane. Does anyone know anything about how much it's actually worth? I did a bit of research, I think alot, but I don't know, I was offered 100$ right off the bat, I think I will haggle 300$
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Steve Conner
Fri Aug 17 2012, 06:11AM
Steve Conner Registered Member #30 Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 10:52AM
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Well... Does it run? How many hours of runtime has it had? Has the airplane owner reported it stolen yet? smile
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Luceš
Fri Aug 17 2012, 10:26PM
Luceš Registered Member #4108 Joined: Sun Sept 25 2011, 11:43PM
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Ouch!! Stole is such a strong word! To be onest I got it from an airplane that has has been abandoned for 20years. No body cares if any one goes there, in fact every in this little town of probably 50 people go there, I drain clean oil out of the engine, so I'm sure it is ok, if it's not alittle pcb oil will get it running just like a song!
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Steve Conner
Sat Aug 18 2012, 09:55AM
Steve Conner Registered Member #30 Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 10:52AM
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PCB oil, why on earth would you put that in an engine? tongue It's designed as a dielectric, not a lubricant.
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Ash Small
Sat Aug 18 2012, 10:23AM
Ash Small Registered Member #3414 Joined: Sun Nov 14 2010, 05:05PM
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If it's been stood for 20 years I'd be surprised if it's not seized.

If it is seized, immerse the whole engine in deisel for a few months.

It will require re-building before being used in a 'plane.
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Luceš
Tue Aug 21 2012, 03:25PM
Luceš Registered Member #4108 Joined: Sun Sept 25 2011, 11:43PM
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Pcb is a redneck secret! It's not a lubricant, it's a penetrating oil!
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Steve Conner
Tue Aug 21 2012, 04:31PM
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If you were a true redneck, this thread wouldn't exist as you would already be in the garage fitting the airplane engine to a ride-on mower. I suspect you are actually a city slicker who doesn't understand the difference between PCB transformer oil and WD40. tongue
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Luceš
Tue Aug 21 2012, 05:36PM
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Just try pcb sometime, use it with an eye dropper and a stuck bolt, and wait a few hours! Besides I haven't had time to run it, I'm at a lake fishing all week!
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Ash Small
Tue Aug 21 2012, 07:00PM
Ash Small Registered Member #3414 Joined: Sun Nov 14 2010, 05:05PM
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PCB oil is thin enough (not viscous) and is pretty aggresive, so should do as Luces suggests.

I usually use desel as it is a lot cheaper than the alternatives, not to mention the health risks if PCB comes into contact with your skin, etc.
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