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American Eaglet Restoration... Oh boy this sucks

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piperpilot1363

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Hey everyone,

So I finally got around to getting the eaglet all settled and started working on it. I figured out the problem with the engine (other than neglect and a stuck valve). Turns out she stopped flying after her restoration in 1987 because she blew a hole in the block. Whoever put her on static display plugged it with something (JB weld? sandy putty material) and we missed it during the inspection. Can't complain really consider how little we paid but we're going to need a new block or engine. I'm looking for leads on a 1931 3 cylinder 45 hp Szekely engine. I've seen them in museums (two or three including EAA's) and maybe another 4 or 5 I know about on planes. Anyone know where there is one that might be for sale or trade?

The B-31 American Eaglet was also produced with a Continental A-40 (I think). The mount is completely different (not to mention the mount is welded to the frame) but how feasible would a conversion be? Worse case scenario how feasible is it to rebuild it as an experimental if all over avenues fail?

Thanks

Andrew
 
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