Continental O-470 Engine Mounts

Source: 2005 Q2 Beartracks, Mark Goldberg
In early March, Justin Brown and I went to Monterrey Mexico to observe the trial fit of the Continental O-470 engine mount designed for the Bearhawk Quick Build kit.

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Update from Tom Yeoman

Source: 2003 Q2 Beartracks, by Mike Meador

Let's hear a little bit from Tom Yeoman about his Lycoming (formerly Ford) powered Bearhawk from the Bearhawk Yahoo group:

Hi Group, I just uploaded a few pics of my bird with its new paint and Bob's O-360-exp engine. I am feeling much better with not worrying about anything I may have done with the Ford conversion that was in it.

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Lycoming Engine Choices, Part IV: Cylinders

Source: 2002-Q3 Beartracks, Bob Barrows and Mike Meador
The one area of engine building that offers the most choice of services is the cylinder. You can choose to have your cylinders cleaned and checked and overhauled. You also have the option to buy new. If the cylinder is low-time (less than 300 hours)

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Cracks in EMT Conduit Exhaust System at Flanges

Source: 2004-Q2 Beartracks, Mike Meador and Bob Barrows
Well 6890 Romeo was looking a bit tired after just 900 hours of service. We decided to do a bit of sprucing up and a very careful inspection of the engine, engine systems, and airframe structure.

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