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Will exhaust system fit narrow and wide deck engines?

By Paul McBride · January 2, 2017 ·

Q: Will the exhaust system for a Lycoming O-320 wide deck fit a O-320 narrow deck engine on an experimental?

Vern Darley
Peachtree City, Georgia

A: Vern it sounds like you’re getting ready for a fun project, so hopefully this information will give you a positive start. The answer to your question is YES, the same dimensions apply to either a wide deck or narrow deck cylinder on the Lycoming O-320 series engines.

About Paul McBride

Paul McBride, an expert on engines, retired after almost 40 years with Lycoming.

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