Cont GO300 cylinders??

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Anyone know where to get them?
I've looked all over, called shops, and can only find 2 available. Some shops said Cont isn't offering anymore and 1 shop said they were given a 375 day lead time on new orders!
 
Are they not the same as O-300 cylinders? O-200 for that matter? If not, what are the differences?
 
They are different. I don't know the specifics but definitely different part numbers and you cannot use 200/300 cylindes on a geared engine
 
IIRC there was something different about the head/barrel connection?
 
Magman said:
IIRC there was something different about the head/barrel connection?
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That's on the old cylinders. Anything made since the 80's should be good.
 
Can they be converted with just a log entry or do they need a field approval or stc?
 
mamkeci said:
I believe the GO-300's reputation would be much better today if Continental would have made sure that the O-300 cylinders could NOT bolt on to a GO-300.
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FWIW: In my experience, the GO-300 reputation was hurt by people not operating them correctly vs a bad engine. However, it did have some quirks but was/is a solid engine if one flew it properly.
 
Yes not operating per POH was a problem as well but my conclusion/theory has been that another contributing factor is the installation of O-300 cylinders leading to premature failures. I'm no cylinder expert, just what I came up with several years ago. Keep us updated on your search...
 
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