Henry (Hank) Huddleston

        SNIP

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.

SNIP

Bill Freeman wrote:

While I generally agree that the rotary has tremendous promise, one does not
improve
his logical case by citing false statistics.   All of the current crop of
certified A/C
engines were developed in 50's with a few exceptions in the late 40's.  For
example,
the 0-470 replaced the E-225 in about '58, which replace the E-185 a few years
earlier.    Yes this is a long time ago, but it was not even within two
decades of
1935.  Exaggeration is unbecoming in a technical forum like this one, and
trying to
make the case of technical superiority with false "facts" does not impress
anyone
that knows the actual facts.   The facts are on your side, no need to
stretch things
and this sort of stuff drags down the overall very high tone of this newsletter.
Stick to the facts, please.

Bill Freeman

I agree there Bill but I think you missed the point about the $14 Cummins exhaust 
valve fitting the Lycoming. I know for a fact the early valve lifters were
Cadilac V8 in origin. If I had a Lycoming I would look into it as why pay
$290 for a part you can buy for $14.

Paul Lamar
 
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