IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

[Robert Bradbury]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

Also- there have been many issues with vapor lock and the IO-240. . . . I think it would be more trouble than benefit.

Vapor lock is scary. Seems to be a common problem with the experimental
engines as well. I think I will consider having my engine reworked to make 125 hp with some of the common mods .

Robert

[Robert Bradbury]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

There is an article in the latest SportAviation that talks about a new (or reworked) O-200 that is based on some of the IO-240 improvements. It is being developed specifically for the LSA market. It is going to be called the Alpha 200.

Thanks,I'll check that out. Actually I was reading a newslettter from Pulsar
last night where they are in the process of building up a 130hp 0-200 . I will contact them today to see how it went and how reliable this engine is .

Robert

[Acroeric]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

Also- there have been many issues with vapor lock and the IO-240. . . . I think it would be more trouble than benefit.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

No way you can get an IO-240 under the cowl. However you might be able to get an O-240 under there. Are we talking a legal install or experimental?

Mike

[Richard Boyer]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

There is an article in the latest SportAviation that talks about a new (or reworked) O-200 that is based on some of the IO-240 improvements. It is being developed specifically for the LSA market. It is going to be called the Alpha 200.

[Vasey fan]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

AFAIK= As far as I know

I'm a really lazy typist.

[Robert Bradbury]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

AFAIK, it'll bolt right up to the (O-200) mount, but the whole induction system is up on top. Might be some clearance issues with the top cowl.

Firstly, thanks for the reply !

AFAIK , what does this mean, sorry but I've been out of the loop too long I think ?

So, other aircraft are swapping out the O-200 for a IO-240 with little work?
The induction system on the top I noticed, but it looks very tight and can
be worked around if most of the other dimensions are the same such as the
prop flange. Another thing that looked good about the IO-240 is that the
exhaust, being under the engine would definately fit inside the cowl of my
Tcraft. Right now it is two into one pipes straight out and loud. From the ground it is quiet but inside is a different story .

I must call the factory, they must have considered this.

Robert

[Vasey fan]

Re: IO-240 engine swap for a O-200 ??

AFAIK, it'll bolt right up to the (O-200) mount, but the whole induction system is up on top. Might be some clearance issues with the top cowl.

[Robert Bradbury]

I was reading somewhere that the IO-240 (125hp) is almost a bolt in
replacement for a O-200/C90. Does any know if this is the case, and or has
anyone done the same? This would definately save a lot of work if it were
correct for sure.