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Engine mounts were fine. Needed an inch or two more on upper cowl to nosebowl. Mags & lightweight starter switched over, as did exhaust. Needed new carb. I took the opportunity to add a lightweight alternator.

The O-320 is an excellent upgrade. I replaced the O-290 in my 7GC 3 years ago and wished I had done it long ago, instead of overhauling the O-290. I have not noticed any significant increase in fuel consumption, but there is a substantial increase in rate of climb.

Thanks, I'll be checking them out. I noticed a couple places on-line that advertise Cessna 150 rental at $85. The tailwheel place in Lebanon requires 10 hours dual in type to rent solo. I've run into that before on tailwheel rental, and it's too much $$ for the time I'll be there.

I'll be spending some time in Nashville this winter and am interested in renting a plane on weekends. Tailwheel preferred, but will be happy with nosewheel. Would also prefer small airport away from the city. Any recommendations?

You can make an aluminum box to fit over the socket and hole in the floor, and screw it down to the floorboard. I don't have a picture of mine right now, but it's a great mod, opens up a lot of floor. You won't worry about things interfering with the stick or the socket.

I put an O-320 in my 7GC last year, 160 hp. I have a 337, if I could figure out how to get it uploaded.

Biggest advantage (in addition to getting rid of orphan engine) is rate of climb significantly improved.

Dusty, was that breaking through a crust, or just really deep snow? I've been there with really deep snow that got soft on a warm day. Shovel & snowshoes. I think I'm getting too old for that! So far, I haven't been caught in overflow (knock on wood).

I'll see what I can find out, but I doubt he has the STC yet, I think I would have heard. Mine is one of the few I've seen with that gear.

Don't have the prints, but do have access to a set for template if necessary. I was hoping, in the interest of time/efficiency to quickly buy a set, as the engine will be ready to install shortly. Should have done this search before, but our thought was that O-290 baffles could be readily adapted to...

Need a set of engine baffles for an O-320 conversion. Baffles from a 7GCA, 7GCB, 7GCAA, 7GCB will work. Anyone know of a source? Also looking for an engine breather tube.

Bob - what engine are you running? I've had a similar problem on my O-290 D2, checked all the same things you did. Haven't found the answer yet.

I just got a pair of 26 in Airstreaks from Bushwheel to replace my Goodyear 26s. Hope to have them put on in the next few days. The Goodyears have worked fine, but I feel I need more flexible tires for some of the landing spots. I thought about going to 29 in, but decided 26 would be adequate and I ...

You should be able to at least get it field approved. I have it in my 7GC and there are many airplanes that use it.

Not sure what model Champ you're looking at. I had PK 1800s on my 7GC, and the STC said it was for 7GC, 7GCB, 7GCBC, & 7HC. You should be able to contact the company, maybe Google them.

Haven't heard anything on the STC. As far as cost, 5 years ago it was $800 for the basic gear, $150 for powdercoating, $100 for safety cables. Then add in the supercub hydrosorb units - $1300 for a new pair with bungees, less if you can find a serviceable used set. Installation is a few hours. It's ...