Originally Posted by
horizon flyer
No, my experiences of the Lycoming 360 series is a collection of design faults running in close formation ready to fail at any time and general do.
I do not think your opinion of this engine is not widely shared. In fact I would suggest that the general opinion in GA is that the Lycoming 360 series is one of the most bullet proof engines ever made.
The flying school I used to help out at has regulatory authority to run their C 172 S models to 3500 hrs before overhaul. Every engine has made it to date despite the stresses and strains put on the engine by a constant diet of flight training.