Greg, I think the Franklin has the same case as the 85 hp. so same mounts. I think it's alot easier to install than the 0235. You need a new prop with the Franklin. about $2,000. The 125 would burn more fuel, thats also why I'm thinking the 15 gal tanks. The Alon canopy is nice. You can fly open and they made the side of the plane 5" lower so it's easier to get in and out. The 85 with rag wing is a great plane. So is any ercoupe as far as that gos. The Alon is a litter faster. You have 90 hp and I think the canopy is less drag. gene Greg Bullough wrote:
> At 11:49 AM 10/17/99 -0500, you wrote: > >Boy I agree, the next engines I put in my Alons will 125 hp Franklins. My gas > >tanks are starting to show leaks around the rivets so I think I'll put in the > >2 15 gal tanks too. That would be a great plane new on the market. gene > > Interesting. I still have a C85 on a 415 ragwing. I don't thing I really > wish for > anything more than an O-235 would give (108-115 HP). > > The 15 gallon tanks make sense from a safety standpoint, though > they are still in front of the spar where they don't belong. But it > would also be nice to be able to put a full-depth mapping GPS right > there top center of the instrument panel, without the tank being in > the way. > > With due respect to Alon, I'd go back to the slide-down windows, to > encourage keeping them open. > > Greg
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