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Hello everyone.
I would like some opinions concerning the overhaul of an A65 that I have that has no log books. Bought it years ago from my cousin when he fell on hard times and had to sell his Cubby and parts. Supposedly it had a recent overhaul when he bought it but the logs were lost.
My IA told me to completely disassemble the engine and inspect all the parts. I have done this and it looks surprising good. Only the cam had some minor pitting on the lobes - sent it off and a $145 regrind made it good again with a yellow tag. My question concerns the crank, rods, etc. The crank measures excellent mains are ten under but vertually spot on measurements and only one journal .001 out of round. We magnafluxed it, the rods, connecting pins etc. at the airport shop and everything is fine. Cylinders measure well within overhaul limits and hone marks are very visible. Valves look new and seats are in excellent shape as well as the guides
The IA said I should note everything measured, inspected and magnafluxed and start assembly. He stated that since I hold an A&P and there was no major repair work I can creat a new log detailing the work done and results found and just list the TT as unknown.
Is that a proper way to handle this or should everything be sent out for yellow tags. Also has anyone done such an overhaul on a no log engine?
Thanks for any help
Bill
I would like some opinions concerning the overhaul of an A65 that I have that has no log books. Bought it years ago from my cousin when he fell on hard times and had to sell his Cubby and parts. Supposedly it had a recent overhaul when he bought it but the logs were lost.
My IA told me to completely disassemble the engine and inspect all the parts. I have done this and it looks surprising good. Only the cam had some minor pitting on the lobes - sent it off and a $145 regrind made it good again with a yellow tag. My question concerns the crank, rods, etc. The crank measures excellent mains are ten under but vertually spot on measurements and only one journal .001 out of round. We magnafluxed it, the rods, connecting pins etc. at the airport shop and everything is fine. Cylinders measure well within overhaul limits and hone marks are very visible. Valves look new and seats are in excellent shape as well as the guides
The IA said I should note everything measured, inspected and magnafluxed and start assembly. He stated that since I hold an A&P and there was no major repair work I can creat a new log detailing the work done and results found and just list the TT as unknown.
Is that a proper way to handle this or should everything be sent out for yellow tags. Also has anyone done such an overhaul on a no log engine?
Thanks for any help
Bill
