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by jimball
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: engine quality aftermarket versus Lycoming
Replies: 61
Views: 86291

Oshkosh engine special

For anyone that is nearing the time for a new engine, we (ECi) are offering a $1,000 deduction on a new engine if you place a deposit by August 5th.
I'll be up there all week if anyone would like to stop by and talk. We're in front of Hangar A.
Cell phone # 210 625 0641
Jim (J.B.) Ball
by jimball
Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: engine quality aftermarket versus Lycoming
Replies: 61
Views: 86291

Push rod retainer springs

The push rod retainer springs in a Mattituck TMX engine may or may not be the thin ones that are brittle and may break. Generaly, the affected ones broke at assembly and were caught right away. If you have any doubts, please call ECi and a set of new lock plates, retainers and rocker cover gaskets w...
by jimball
Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: engine quality aftermarket versus Lycoming
Replies: 61
Views: 86291

Engine Cylinders

I'm glad that the cylinder subject came up. ECi has had problems (2 Airworthiness Directives for parallel valve cylinderrs manufactured through 2006) and dedicated a great deal if R& D time and resources to optimizing the manufacture of cylinders. Airmotive Engineering uses a destructive testing mac...
by jimball
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: engine quality aftermarket versus Lycoming
Replies: 61
Views: 86291

ECi engine option

You might want to give me a try at building a new engine configured the way you want it at ECi. Yes, I work there, I've headed the kit program for many years. Now ECi is building engines and including a 2 hr. test run-in. Many options are avialable. Just making you aware that you have choices,it's a...