This is my first plane and I purchased it in Aug, '09. 9291A has a C 142-2 with 50 hrs SMOH using 100W mineral oil (changed twice for service reasons). I've been told by some who should know, and even may know
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Thanks all for your imput.
Rookie John
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Absolutely incorrect. Both engines are overhauled using the SAME overhaul manual and the SAME set of tolerances.azmuth1 wrote:...I've been told by some who should know, and even may know , that the C 142-2 is a "looser" engine by pedigree, though a good engine, and that the heavier weight oil would be desirable.