22
« on: December 29, 2011, 03:31:28 PM »
Thanks Bill for starting this forum! I'm not only new here but I just recently purchased Culver Cadet #457 N41735 - a project that hasn't been in the air since 1960! My plane came with an overhauled 90hp Franklin 4AC-199. My first thought was to find/build an LCA mount and go Continental but maybe I should rethink this and consider using the Franklin. My question is for you guys flying Culvers with the Franklins. What are the pros and cons? Are they capable of being a reliable and safe engine? What about parts availability? Would you go Franklin again?
I think I'm looking at an excuse to keep the original Franklin if I can justify it.
What do you who know think? Any and all opinions will be appreciated.
Thanks very much,
Scott Crosby