>From Dave's list.

Quote:
Henry (Hank) Huddleston 

Updated: Feb-00       Hometown: San Mateo, Ca. 94402      Aircraft: Lancair 235     Engine: 13B, 6 port (by Bruce Turrentine)      Turbo:No     Plugs:      EFI:RWS
     PRSU:RWS     Stage of Development/Hours Flown:Engine Running.     Completion Year:2000      

Comments:I basically am looking for engine technology that
is something later than 1935. It seems incredible to me that Lycoming and Continental have been building what is effectively the same
engine for over 60 years and have not yet managed to produce one that does not result in several expensive AD's. All the while crying
crocodile tears about lawyers and charging 2,000 percent markup on engines and parts. Example: A sodium filled exhaust valve for a
Cummings diesel engine costs +/- $14.00. The same valve for a Lycoming is $290.00. 
End of quote.


I wonder if the Cummings valve really fits exactly. I would not be a bit surprised
if it did and it would be a windfall for all those people using Lycomings in experimental
aircraft.

Paul Lamar
 
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