Charles P. Kuss wrote:

Paul & Russell,
 I am also "baffled" by the wording of this report. The statement of
checking the baffling implies use of an aircooled engine, or radiators
in the stock cowl openings ala Tracy Crooks. The mention of loss of
coolant on the previous flight would lead me to think (as I'm sure Paul
is wondering) that it has an automotive engine in it.
 The Seawind is designed to use a 6 cylinder air cooled aircraft engine.
Considering the placement of the engine on a nacelle attached to the
root of the fuselage to vertical stabilizer junction, it would seem an
odd and difficult aircraft to do an auto conversion on. In my mind,
certainly not one you would wish to have a less that "perfect" engine
in. For those unfamiliar with this craft, the prop is behind the
cockpit. Not a good place to have untested and/or engineered
experimental props, motor mounts, etc.
Charlie Kuss

I had heard that one guy had tried a Buick 90 degree V6 but gave up.
Maybe it is this guy or another one. I will try to find the
Seawind web site. Maybe I can get some clues there.

Paul Lamar
 
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