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Rolls-Royce O-200?
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r***@hotmail.com
2006-08-30 01:05:09 UTC
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pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?

I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.

Thanks,
Ryan in Madison

(please also pardon the cross posting, I wanted to get as much input as
possible)
Steven P. McNicoll
2006-08-30 01:48:32 UTC
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Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Rolls-Royce built several Continental engines under license for many years.
I don't know if parts are interchangeable, but I don't think they'd be
considered orphan engines.
jerry
2006-09-28 23:23:42 UTC
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Post by Steven P. McNicoll
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Rolls-Royce built several Continental engines under license for many years.
I don't know if parts are interchangeable, but I don't think they'd be
considered orphan engines.
I owned a Cessna about 20 years ago with a 0-200 RR engine. I believe
that Wag Aero, a Mr. Rick Wagner was selling them at that time. I asked
a rep at Continental motors if the engine was the same. Their reply was
all parts are interchangeable. As I recall I did have a A.D. on my
engine that required the oil pump gears to be inspected each annual.
This was only on the RR engines. I had to make a gage to insert into
the tack drive hole at the rear of the case to be able to do this. I
ran the engine several hundred hour and it was just great. Never had
any troubles at all.
Jerry

Richard Riley
2006-08-30 06:02:39 UTC
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It's exactly the same engine, built by RR under license from Cont. All
the parts are interchangable.
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Thanks,
Ryan in Madison
(please also pardon the cross posting, I wanted to get as much input as
possible)
Dave Stadt
2006-08-30 04:12:41 UTC
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They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Thanks,
Ryan in Madison
(please also pardon the cross posting, I wanted to get as much input as
possible)
Morgans
2006-08-30 04:44:14 UTC
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Post by Dave Stadt
They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Plus, the RR engines feel superior to their Yank made counterparts! <g>
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Emily
2006-08-30 05:00:12 UTC
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Post by Morgans
Post by Dave Stadt
They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Plus, the RR engines feel superior to their Yank made counterparts! <g>
Oh, come on...nothing wrong with Yank made engines!
Private
2006-08-30 05:24:13 UTC
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Post by Morgans
Post by Dave Stadt
They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Plus, the RR engines feel superior to their Yank made counterparts! <g>
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john smith
2006-08-30 12:30:59 UTC
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Post by Dave Stadt
They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintenance,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed
to draw a crowd.
Dave Stadt
2006-08-30 12:55:44 UTC
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Post by john smith
Post by Dave Stadt
They are exactly the same engine. Only difference is the RR part numbers
end in RR.
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintenance,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed
to draw a crowd.
Yep, mine are painted black with the RR logo in red.
Montblack
2006-08-30 16:07:45 UTC
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("john smith" wrote)
Post by john smith
And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed to
draw a crowd.
A Rolls-Royce (C125) in a 1946 Swift.

Three (OSH 2006) Yahoo Photos (link)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z19A239AD
(Same link as below ...wait for it)

<http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/landof10klakes/album?.dir=22edre2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos>


Montblack
Scott Skylane
2006-08-30 20:38:58 UTC
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Post by Montblack
A Rolls-Royce (C125) in a 1946 Swift.
Three (OSH 2006) Yahoo Photos (link)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z19A239AD
(Same link as below ...wait for it)
<http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/landof10klakes/album?.dir=22edre2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos>
Montblack
Uh, gee, Mont, thanks for those great pics of that engine...

;>

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane
Montblack
2006-08-30 21:46:57 UTC
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("Scott Skylane" wrote)
Post by Scott Skylane
Post by Montblack
Three (OSH 2006) Yahoo Photos (link)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z19A239AD
(Same link as below ...wait for it)
Uh, gee, Mont, thanks for those great pics of that engine...
Well, that just isn't cricket. :-)

("john smith" wrote)
[And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed to
draw a crowd.]

With that RR decal, this guy didn't even need to prop open his cowling to
draw a crowd.

What [Rolls-Royce] decal?

Why, the one in the first photo!

"Smashing good play Monty."

"Elementary... Elementary."
<http://www.sherlockpeoria.net/Report_pages/EditorialArchives/Editorial1999-01.html>


Montblack
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unknown
2006-08-30 22:01:33 UTC
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Post by john smith
And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed
to draw a crowd.
I remember seeing an A-65 (IIRC) on a small homebuilt biplane with
those valve covers. When I asked the pilot, he said it was really a
Continental, but he picked up the valve covers somewhere and put 'em
just to freak people out.

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john smith
2006-08-30 22:56:06 UTC
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Post by unknown
Post by john smith
And they have those really neat stamped RR plates on the end of each
cylinder. When you go to fly-ins and prop your cowling open, guaranteed
to draw a crowd.
I remember seeing an A-65 (IIRC) on a small homebuilt biplane with
those valve covers. When I asked the pilot, he said it was really a
Continental, but he picked up the valve covers somewhere and put 'em
just to freak people out.
A friend has done the same with his Cessna 170 engine.
Morgans
2006-08-30 04:48:58 UTC
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Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
No, they are totally different, and you would have to make every single
part, from scratch.

I would advise you go ahead with buying the homebuilt, then _immediately_
switch engines, and ship the RR engine to me, for safe disposal. I promise
you will sleep better, with that off of you mind! <bfg>

Anything else I can help you with, please feel free to write! <g>
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Jim in NC
r***@hotmail.com
2006-08-30 04:58:33 UTC
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Post by Morgans
I would advise you go ahead with buying the homebuilt, then _immediately_
switch engines, and ship the RR engine to me, for safe disposal. I promise
you will sleep better, with that off of you mind! <bfg>
- I will certainly keep that in mind...! you are sooo generous...;)

Take care,
Ryan
Dan
2006-08-30 13:05:47 UTC
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Post by Morgans
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
No, they are totally different, and you would have to make every single
part, from scratch.
I would advise you go ahead with buying the homebuilt, then _immediately_
switch engines, and ship the RR engine to me, for safe disposal. I promise
you will sleep better, with that off of you mind! <bfg>
Anything else I can help you with, please feel free to write! <g>
You, sir, are a true gentleman.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
Morgans
2006-08-30 20:44:35 UTC
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Post by Dan
Post by Morgans
I would advise you go ahead with buying the homebuilt, then
_immediately_
Post by Dan
Post by Morgans
switch engines, and ship the RR engine to me, for safe disposal. I promise
you will sleep better, with that off of you mind! <bfg>
Anything else I can help you with, please feel free to write! <g>
You, sir, are a true gentleman.
Why, thank you very much!

I try to be helpful, when I can! <g>
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Jim in NC
Dan
2006-08-30 23:10:44 UTC
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Post by Morgans
Post by Dan
Post by Morgans
I would advise you go ahead with buying the homebuilt, then
_immediately_
Post by Dan
Post by Morgans
switch engines, and ship the RR engine to me, for safe disposal. I
promise
Post by Dan
Post by Morgans
you will sleep better, with that off of you mind! <bfg>
Anything else I can help you with, please feel free to write! <g>
You, sir, are a true gentleman.
Why, thank you very much!
I try to be helpful, when I can! <g>
Well, I can't let you assume the risk. It would be wrong of me to not
insist on such a challenge. Therefore I will accept the engine so as to
protect you from yourself.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired
Vaughn Simon
2006-08-30 11:18:39 UTC
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Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
Don't forget to carry your Whitworth wrenches in the plane with you, your
A&P is unlikely to have a set.

http://www.britishtool.com/socket.htm

(With a wink)
Vaughn
David Lesher
2006-08-30 22:14:53 UTC
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Post by Vaughn Simon
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
Don't forget to carry your Whitworth wrenches in the plane with you, your
A&P is unlikely to have a set.
And do not ever fly when it's raining.....
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LJ
2006-08-30 17:11:51 UTC
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Same engine made in France
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Thanks,
Ryan in Madison
(please also pardon the cross posting, I wanted to get as much input as
possible)
Dave Stadt
2006-08-30 18:33:35 UTC
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Post by LJ
Same engine made in France
Across the channel in Crewe, England according to the data plate.
Post by LJ
Post by r***@hotmail.com
pardon my ignorance...
Is a rolls-royce O-200 the same as a continental O-200?
I mean specifically same overhaul times, same parts, same maintence,
etc?
I'm interested in a homebuilt with one but don't want to get into some
orphan engine.
Thanks,
Ryan in Madison
(please also pardon the cross posting, I wanted to get as much input as
possible)
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