Hi Steve: 

 I read your blog entries about your original Jabiru 3300 engine, and the rebuild process, with great interest.  I then noticed that it appears you swapped out that engine and put in a newer CAMIT built version of the Jabiru 3300.  If so, I was curious if you’d be willing to share  what ultimately caused that change and how the newer CAMIT Jab3300 has  been performing for you?   I know that CAMIT is now defunct, regrettably; however, If you were building another aircraft similar to your 601, would you buy another current generation 4 Jabiru 3300 for it? 

At present, my top three engine choices for my 750 Cruzer are (in order):

(1) Jabiru 3300 (120 hp)

(2) AeroMomentum AM15 (137 hp version)

(3) UL Power 350i (118 hp)

I love the idea of the simplicity of the Jabiru 3300 engine, especially its independence from requiring a battery/power source for its ignition system and it’s engine driven mechanical fuel pump,    But, as  I also live in the Midwest, having a liquid cooled engine that’s an auto conversion is appealing, because it would provide effective heat for me in the cockpit, and it would be more tolerant of being started after sitting in the cold hanger overnight... plus it is content to run on 91 octane auto fuel. 

Sure appreciate any comments or insight you care to offer. Thank you very much! 

Kevin

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Hi Steve - Yes, Brad Demeo was the builder. I bought it from Glenn Bashforth in San Rafael. Very nice to learn that you were the original test pilot.