Old Engine = Runout Engine ?

[Ernie Martin]

In addition to the comments on my first message on this thread, here's more info.

For purposes of price, yes, you should assume they are runouts and negotiate accordingly. But the price for both engines seem far too high. If all AD's are complied with (magnetos, for instance), then I think you might be able to get away with less -- maybe $40K to $50K -- even if you need VAR cranks. I don't know if a heavy engine case is needed, but even then the $60K seems high.

Given what you say (top overhaul, good compression, no metal in the oil, flown regular) you might be able to get a couple of hundred hours more, maybe on both engines, more likely on one engine. That could be a couple of years of service.

Ernie