>From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_C85):
"C85 engines are designated as C85-8, C85-12, etc. These various "dash"
numbers and letters indicate the following:
-8: Dual mags on the accessory case but no provision for starter and
generator
-12: Accessory case pad mounts for starter and generator
-14: Provision for starter and generator, and "Lord" engine mounts
(late Cessna l40 only)
F: Flanged crankshaft (engine was made with the taper shaft crank
first, then a flanged crank later)
J: Pad on nose of the engine for a fuel injection pump
Example: C85-12FJ indicates a 85 horsepower engine with starter and
generator, flange crankshaft, and fuel injector.
C85 -8 and -12 engines have different accessory sections, different rotation
of tachometer drive, and the magnetos are NOT interchangeable with the
earlier A or C-75 engines. You cannot convert a -8 engine to a -12 engine in
the field, or vice versa due to the machine work required."
I would guess that you have a C-85-12 or C-85-12F.
Note, added the -tech group.
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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Linda Abrams
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 2:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ercoupe-flyin] engine type
When signing up with the FAA to get online, electronic notification
of A.D.s,etc., under the new system, one needs to state engine type
more specifically than just "C-85." There seem to be different
suffixes, e.g. "C-85-12," etc. I only know the engine in my 415-C
Ercoupe is a C-85; can anyone please tell me how to determine what
suffix applies? If there's any sort of placard, where should I look
for it? Thanks --
Linda
3437H (Sky Sprite)
1946 415-C
L.A.
