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colfearnow(at)earthlink.n
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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:54 am Post subject: ECI Titan engines |
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Hello Mark,
I purchased the ECI Titan kit (188 HP at 2700 RPMs)...basic O-360-B1A
(hollow crank). The short of it... I have not started the engine as of yet
but am happy with the build. I asked John Sjaardema (Excel Air in
Rensselaer, IN at the airport), www.excelairservices.com) my builder to take
on the engine build...customer assisted (a plug for John). I basically
built the engine myself with help from John and his certified A&Ps (work
space, knowledge, parts, tools, etc.). Spent about 2 weeks part time
building the engine and everything looked good...the entire kit was within
specs (a few exceptions), and John is very particular about clearances and
so forth. I probably spent 2 days with the micrometers.
Exceptions: there were 3 tapped holes in the case that were not all of the
way thru and would not accept a full-length bolt; but we modified the bolts
and were acceptable to John. Also, 3 exhaust valve rocker arms were not
within the dry-tappet specs in the Lycoming manuals (John's specs...minimum
0.030 clearance) but ECI made the fixes at their facility--ECI sent them
back, I installed them and were perfect (0.035). John and I were happy with
the build. John also painted the engine. I also replaced the cork gaskets
with a better quality gasket for the valve covers--the cork material tends
to leak. I also replaced the adjustable oil pressure part with a manual one
(adjustable with washers)...the adjustable part tends to leak also.
My engine situation: Precision Fuel Injection (reman Bendix-style servo--no
fuel tank return requirements), vertical induction (I like the snorkel
look...more distinctive and more effective air flow), fixed pitch prop from
Sensenich and of course the Titan cylinders. The case is mfg by ECI and
most of the parts but the crankshaft and camshaft are Lycoming products...I
believe (experimental); not sure on that. I also purchased a new SkyTech
starter for the engine and the FWF kit from Van's which is mostly done. I
purchased the kit, Slick mags (dual coupling) and a few other parts (fuel
pump) from A.E.R.O., Inc. Their pricing was very competitive and they sold
the new mags basically at their cost (www.aeroinstock.com, Grant City, IL)
who is also a builder. POC is Jesse Robinson. Sorry for the plugs.
Hope to fireup the engine next month.
Ron Fearnow
-7A, wrapping up the slider canopy....hopefully this week
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 5:00 am Post subject: ECI Titan engines |
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Mark, forgot the photo...
Ron F.
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