I have a Lyc 0-145, and you might be interested in the following, from my manual: Parts ARE available, from a guy in PA. There are other sources, but not nearly as many as VW or even Corvair sources. Parts aren't cheap, but not crazy expensive, either. Rated at 75 HP, there are 3 models of 75 HP engines. Engine dry weights vary from 155 to 167.5 lbs, depending upon what kind of magneto(s) are used. Max RPM is 3100, economy cruise is 2700, and performance cruise is 2850. Maybe it would use a prop similar to a VW, except it rotates clockwise. I have seen manuals, in PDF form, on the internet, for around $25-50. Be sure to get the Instructions, Parts Catalogue, and Service Bulletins. Griff Pickett
-----Original Message----- From: Flesner [mailto:flesner at frontier.com] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 12:32 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> info on KR-2 > > > Fellas, I have been looking at a KR-2 for sale in my area. It was > > completed in 1984. It has an extensive builder log with photos. It > > has a Lyc O-145 with around 35 hours SMOH. It is the 75 hp version. > > Vance +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Do a google search for "Lycombing 0-145 problems". There is lots of info there to consider. It seems that 75 hp is asking a lot from that engine. Larry Flesner
