Restoring an Old A-65-8F

[DanChief]

I need to replace my Lycoming O-145 and found an old A-65-8F on ebay.

It looks like it sat for a long time and has no logs.

Question: can this engine be overhauled and restored to service?

[D.grimm]

Dan,
Sorry to see about the Lycoming. I've been in this position myself this year and ended up going with a used half-time all the log books engine as my best way out.
Answering your question, yes it can be done if the data plate is on the case, but it won't be inexpensive. You are going to need fwf, how about finding some salvage (tornado damage) or somebody upgrading HP?
Good Luck,
Dave

[Tom Downey]

I need to replace my Lycoming O-145 and found an old A-65-8F on ebay.

It looks like it sat for a long time and has no logs.

Question: can this engine be overhauled and restored to service?

Legally Yes, I don't know parts availability for the 65. But you can start another log book for the engine.

[haltripacer]

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[Pearson]

Dan, drop me an email at neat1s AT yahoo DOT com. I have many files on the Continental A65 engine. It CAN be rebuilt. There are plenty of parts out there. Just don't pay a lot for the engine you are looking at unless the owner wants to guarantee at least the case and crank are usable.

[gpsmurf]

First check Fresno Airparts (Do a google search for more info.). They only take phone orders and ship everything C.O.D. They have a lot of NEW old parts available. I rebuilt a C-85 with parts from FAP, eBay and hangar salvage. It runs like a top and is going through break-in right now.
Smurf

[DanChief]

Thanks everyone for the great feedback!!

[EvaC]

You did a great job there.
As far as I can see you've replaced more than half of the details. Must be very proud of yourself.
No kidding!