D.E. VINTAGE LYCOMING ENGINE..... POSSIBLY

[Maxray]

Found this on C.L. https://youngstown.craigslist.org/avo/d/berlin-center-vintage-lycoming-aircraft/6814841179.html
Interesting thought for a D.E.

[Dan_]

I would check on parts availability before writing the check... 

Here is one on Barnstormers...

LYCOMING O-145 65HP • $700 • FOR SALE • Disassembled, no logs, enough for complete engine plus spare parts, J-3 motor mount included. • Contact Joseph W. Louden, Owner - located Courtenay, BC Canada • Telephone: 250-338-1226 • Posted January 26, 2019 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad

[Steve]

This engine was said to be down on power - about 50 hp tops...

[Kevin N.]

Flew one for several years on a BL65 Taylorcraft. Nice engines but not 65 hp.

[Flyguyeddy]

they are heavy cast iron blocks too from what i can tell

[Dan_]

Cylinder barrels are cast iron...  Crankcase and heads are duralumin...  Cylinder jugs are made into the case half so no pulling a jug, you have to send in the case.

Continental's  parts are ubiquitous and you can still buy new cylinders.

They would not be doing you a favor if they gave you an O-145 if you ask me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycoming_O-145

[Dan_]

Some very good information on the small Continentals from Harry Fenton, and below is an EAA webinar featuring him.

Careful  --this information has the potential for making you into a hoarder.