I think this was directed to me.
It was supposed to be shipped yesterday. The charge showed up on my CC but no word from Hartzell. The rebuild cost is $899. They say this includes a redesigned bearing stack and all new electronics. Also the shaft wiggle test goes from 100 hrs (or annually) to 500 hours. Hopefully they really did redesign the bearings and eliminated that problem.
PS: when I sent it to them they quoted 2 to 4 weeks depending on work load, first come, first served. I asked if I could pay full price to ship one immediately and refund the difference but they said "buy a new one or wait for the overhaul"
Assume this was for one P-mag not two and you had an older P-Mag version, with older board *, original bearing ** .
For $899 they upgraded the circuit board and put the larger bearing in? That is good news, as they did not force you to buy a new P-Mag. Turn time was as promised 2-4 weeks ISH.... That is OK.
The cost although not cheap is not outrageous, considering all they did. I recall, could be wrong to go to larger bearing they replace the whole housing. Not sure.
* My take on (electronic) boards in P-Mag, for those who care: The original boards I'll call Gen 1.0 were potted and they did away with that, as it was not needed. The newer boards Gen 2.0 (my term) had no potting and some changes in functions, making it easier to repair. Later boards (out for many years) I call Gen 3.0 had some other features, but not critical or readily apparent to user. They may have had more changes than I mention, just my take on it FYI.
** Bearing size, the original bearing works great, still does, lasting past +1000 hours, some 1800 hrs still in service . Some wear out faster. It depends on engine. If your engine is unbalanced, has HC pistons, no crankshaft dampers, more wear tear on the bearing. The upgraded bearing helps but not a must have, like boards are not a must have, if your old bearings works, old board works, fly one.
E-mag recommended every 100 hrs take them out, check for play. Not a big deal. However bearing wear is a thing.
NOTE: YouTube, Canard Boulevard, the channel features a O-360 Lyc powered Cozy. Had rough running engine due to ignition. His Electroair electronic ignition accessory case driven trigger, after +10 yrs I recall, was worn, leaking. He replace the trigger problem solved, The Electroair is not a P-mag. The Electroair has separate ECU and dependent on ships power. Point being bearings wear out.
NOTE: P-mag is SELF POWERED and has ease of installation. You don't have to mount ECU, coils, crank trigger, plus Aux battery power with all the associated wiring . SELF POWERED is a BIG DOT DEAL... No other EI system is self powered. A little (possible) bearing wear, varies by engine, is the trade off.
Balance those props boys and girls.
