Original Posted By: "Gordon Bowen"
I'm currently building a Pietenpol. A friend has a Continental A-75 for sale. He was told, when purchased several years ago, it was just overhauled with 2 to 3 hours test stand time on it. Four years ago he mounted it and ran it for approx 20 minutes with no problems. It has since sat in his hangar. It is complete with mags (Eisenman?), carburetor, oil tank, etc. He has not yet given me a price. What would be a reasonable price range for this engine? Being new to homebuilding any other advice concerning this engine is appreciated.Tim White________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: A-75 price
Re: Pietenpol-List: A-75 price
Original Posted By: T White
TimYour best place to get fix on pricing is Trade-a-Plane, Wentworth, eBay. Get all the facts about the engine that is for sale, ie. are log books included, total time, accessories, etc. Then compare prices.Gordon ----- Original Message -----
TimYour best place to get fix on pricing is Trade-a-Plane, Wentworth, eBay. Get all the facts about the engine that is for sale, ie. are log books included, total time, accessories, etc. Then compare prices.Gordon ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: A-75 price
Original Posted By: T White
My two cents: The biggest two factors here are:1) What parts were used in the overhaul? Was the engine returned to factory new, or just within acceptable tolerances? Does it have factory new cylinders, or older overhauled cylinders that were repaired for $200? Can any documentation be provided for all the new parts? I can't imagine overhauling an engine for no reason and NOT keeping every single sheet of paper indicating anything that was done to the engine.2) How was the engine stored? Was it properly oiled and sealed (pickled)? Was it in a humid environment? Does it have any rust anywhere (cylinders, cam, etc)?Depending on how it was stored, it could either be a great, ready to go engine or it could need $2,000 in parts. Make sure you know which before you buy it.Depending on those factors, I would say a price range of $3,000 to $8,000 could be reasonable. I know that is a huge range. If it has no documentation, I would say it is near the bottom of that range. You'll need to verify some of what you've been told about that engine. On the other hand, if everything is well documented, and if the engine was stored properly, and it has a lot of factory new parts (cylinders, mags, etc.), then it is probably closer to the high end.Steve Ruse ----- Original Message -----
My two cents: The biggest two factors here are:1) What parts were used in the overhaul? Was the engine returned to factory new, or just within acceptable tolerances? Does it have factory new cylinders, or older overhauled cylinders that were repaired for $200? Can any documentation be provided for all the new parts? I can't imagine overhauling an engine for no reason and NOT keeping every single sheet of paper indicating anything that was done to the engine.2) How was the engine stored? Was it properly oiled and sealed (pickled)? Was it in a humid environment? Does it have any rust anywhere (cylinders, cam, etc)?Depending on how it was stored, it could either be a great, ready to go engine or it could need $2,000 in parts. Make sure you know which before you buy it.Depending on those factors, I would say a price range of $3,000 to $8,000 could be reasonable. I know that is a huge range. If it has no documentation, I would say it is near the bottom of that range. You'll need to verify some of what you've been told about that engine. On the other hand, if everything is well documented, and if the engine was stored properly, and it has a lot of factory new parts (cylinders, mags, etc.), then it is probably closer to the high end.Steve Ruse ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: A-75 price
Original Posted By: T White
Thanks for the replies. The owner did state that he had the log books and I will review them. I will also check for corrosion.Thanks again,Tim White ----- Original Message -----
Thanks for the replies. The owner did state that he had the log books and I will review them. I will also check for corrosion.Thanks again,Tim White ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: A-75 price
Original Posted By: Oscar Zuniga
I don't know what a good used one will cost, but I have a pretty good idea that one that's been essentially "zero timed" with new Slick mags and harness will set you back about $7K. That's for complete overhaul down to bare metal, new paint, everything. No exhaust, no carb.I have seen a mid-time A-65 here in my area for sale for about $3500 with older mags, Stromberg carb, Aeronca stacks, and the usual so-so appearance after having been pulled from a Champ or something.For sure have a mechanic that you trust look at the engine but if you can get it for anything like $3-4 thousand, it would be a good deal. Very important to find out if it has logs and all applicable paperwork (especially if it was converted from an A-65), otherwise you have an "experimental" and not a "certified" engine. Also makes a slight bit of difference what type of prop hub it has (earlier have tapered crankshafts with taper shaft hubs; later have "normal" flanged hubs).Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags@hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________
I don't know what a good used one will cost, but I have a pretty good idea that one that's been essentially "zero timed" with new Slick mags and harness will set you back about $7K. That's for complete overhaul down to bare metal, new paint, everything. No exhaust, no carb.I have seen a mid-time A-65 here in my area for sale for about $3500 with older mags, Stromberg carb, Aeronca stacks, and the usual so-so appearance after having been pulled from a Champ or something.For sure have a mechanic that you trust look at the engine but if you can get it for anything like $3-4 thousand, it would be a good deal. Very important to find out if it has logs and all applicable paperwork (especially if it was converted from an A-65), otherwise you have an "experimental" and not a "certified" engine. Also makes a slight bit of difference what type of prop hub it has (earlier have tapered crankshafts with taper shaft hubs; later have "normal" flanged hubs).Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags@hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net________________________________________________________________________________