BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 11:01

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Meyers OTW with a 165 Warner

Just curious what was/is your opinion of the Warner?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 11:07

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Meyers OTW with a 165 Warner

Just curious what was/is your opinion of the Warner?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 12:33

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An absolutely wonderful engine. Smooth as silk, Trouble free. Parts are a bit of a concern.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 12:47

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An absolutely wonderful engine. Smooth as silk, Trouble free. Parts are a bit of a concern.

How does it compare to the Jacobs L5?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 16:22

I had a -195 years ago so I have some basis of comparison.

Two questions, how does it compare to the Jake, and the answer is, both are dependable smooth running engines but the Warner is 165 hp and the Jake is 245-300, usually 275, so in a different class. A recent overhauled 275 is an excellent engine. The -245 had a 5 ring piston and those were not very robust. The -275 has a 3-ring piston and it is much dryer.

And Lance, a Jake is not shaky, it just rhymes. It is not a smooth as a 300 Lyc which is so smooth it is often called an electric motor, but the -275 Jake performs better than a 300 Lyc.

The Jake does have a phenomenon that if you lean it aggressively, it will occasionally sneeze. Passengers do not like it. I have never heard an explanation as to why they do that, but I have experienced it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Jun 2024, 22:59

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I had a -195 years ago so I have some basis of comparison.

Two questions, how does it compare to the Jake, and the answer is, both are dependable smooth running engines but the Warner is 165 hp and the Jake is 245-300, usually 275, so in a different class. A recent overhauled 275 is an excellent engine. The -245 had a 5 ring piston and those were not very robust. The -275 has a 3-ring piston and it is much dryer.

And Lance, a Jake is not shaky, it just rhymes. It is not a smooth as a 300 Lyc which is so smooth it is often called an electric motor, but the -275 Jake performs better than a 300 Lyc.

The Jake does have a phenomenon that if you lean it aggressively, it will occasionally sneeze. Passengers do not like it. I have never heard an explanation as to why they do that, but I have experienced it.

I should have put that in green font but thought the joke was obvious.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 02 Jul 2024, 20:37

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I had a -195 years ago so I have some basis of comparison.

Two questions, how does it compare to the Jake, and the answer is, both are dependable smooth running engines but the Warner is 165 hp and the Jake is 245-300, usually 275, so in a different class. A recent overhauled 275 is an excellent engine. The -245 had a 5 ring piston and those were not very robust. The -275 has a 3-ring piston and it is much dryer.

And Lance, a Jake is not shaky, it just rhymes. It is not a smooth as a 300 Lyc which is so smooth it is often called an electric motor, but the -275 Jake performs better than a 300 Lyc.

The Jake does have a phenomenon that if you lean it aggressively, it will occasionally sneeze. Passengers do not like it. I have never heard an explanation as to why they do that, but I have experienced it.

Amen. I’ve had two Jakes. One on a Waco and now one on the Stearman. I never understood the “Shakey Jake” thing. A very smooth and dependable engine and Pete Jones has the TC and supports them with parts, service etc. About as good as you’ll find for a small to mid sized radial. Picture for effect and happiness.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 02 Jul 2024, 20:54

I've got a bunch of Contintals but had a Jacobs R755B2 on my Waco Classic. I just installed another one on the YKS 6 replacing the L4 that was on it. I'm looking forward to starting it up tomorrow and flying it this weekend. Great engines. Great support. Great fun!

Doug, I'm looking at a plane with a newly overhauled Warner 145 which doesn't have as good a reputation as the 165. If I buy it I think I'll start looking for a backup...

Let the fun begin!