Need a good used O-360-A1A

[Steve Ells]

Hi Fellow Comanche Flyers;
I just pulled the Lyc O-360A1A out of my PA 24 and after teardown realized that the case was cracked, the lifter bodies trash and the crankshaft needs some rework.
I can do that over a long period of time and hustling but wondered if anyone has a good O-360 lower end (narrow deck) they are interested in selling. I did all four cylinders not long ago and all the accessories are either new or rebuilt. Just need the bottom end.

[Steve Ells]

I did post this on April Fool's Day but believe me, it ain't no joke. Thanks for looking

[Pat Donovan]

Steve,

You might check out the vansarforce.net website as there are a lot of RVs that are flying with O-360A1As. Good luck.

PatD

[Steve Ells]

Thanks Pat; I did check with Van's but no go when I called. Also checked with Cub Crafters and others. I am making some progress. A neighbor gave me the engine out of his father in law's Mooney to see if I can salvage. It hit the ground hard enough to seriously bend the prop flange during an emergency landing. Since my main worry right now is a serviceable case, I've got my fingers crossed that the case didn't crack or get damaged during the crash.
I've found lots of used repaired cases ranging in price from $1200 (w/o yellow tag) to $2200 with yellow tag. Gonna spend this weekend tearing apart the crash engine. It has been sitting in a hangar near the ocean for 10 years. Like I said, I've got my fingers crossed

[Kristin Winter]

Steve,

Have you checked the insurance company's salvage lists?