Rex Taylor bought Viking Aircraft to support his VW engine modification business which
in the late 1970s, early 1980s was and remains a popular, auto engine modification.
But at least two in-flight and one ground prop separations from fractured crankshafts along with
fuel issues as well as carb heat, mixture, and electrical issues makes this a poor
choice in 2011.
pp 1 - - installation POSA carb notice
pp ? - 14 HAPI build, HAPI engine mods
pp 15 - 16 baffling, oil change, carb needle
pp 17 - 18 engine tear-down, new rings
pp 19, 21 ring certification, compression: 85, 45, 108, 128
pp 22 - 23 Waldo engine rebuild and examination
pp 24 - 25 more performance data, rpm and speeds
Weight: 172.3lbs as shipped:
Engine mount bushings had loose bolts but safety wired castle nuts:
I was never going to fly this engine but someone paid for shipping:
