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Topic: Turbochargers and Reno |
gwhite
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 06:43 Subject: Turbochargers and Reno |
I don't know the details of why the P-63 project did not work out. However, I doubt if it was a carb problem, remeber the same carb was installed on the P-38 operating under positive pressure conditio ... |
Topic: Turbochargers and Reno |
gwhite
Replies: 5
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 06:46 Subject: Turbochargers and Reno |
Bill Kerchenfout tried a pair of turbos on a P-63 many years ago. According to Bill it didn't work. We'll get all the nitty gritty details at the convention where Bill will divulge all his "secre ... |
Topic: Funding for B-29 FIFI |
gwhite
Replies: 20
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 07:11 Subject: Funding for B-29 FIFI |
John - this is wonderful news..!! Will you still be the flight engineer when FiFi gets airborne again? Also, what engines; -57s or -26WDs? |
Topic: HORIZONTALY OPPOSED FLAT TWIN ENGINES 1923-39 |
gwhite
Replies: 13
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Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 09:20 Subject: HORIZONTALY OPPOSED FLAT TWIN ENGINES 1923-39 |
Forgive my ignorance but is the Douglas you refer to the Douglas motor cycle company? As I am sure you are already aware of, Weir is mentioned fairly extensively in the Wolsely book. Most people think ... |
Topic: RR Crecy |
gwhite
Replies: 11
Views: 18958
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 06:33 Subject: RR Crecy |
Although the Crecy had great potential, insurmountable problems stymied its development. After R-R wisely threw in the towel to concentrate on gas turbines, Ricardo soldiered on but to no avail. Accor ... |
Topic: RR Crecy |
gwhite
Replies: 11
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 08:47 Subject: RR Crecy |
I'm sure Dave won't mind a slight clarifiaction; lug 'ole for the non Anglophile is the ear..!! |
Topic: V-1650-19, additional info needed |
gwhite
Replies: 4
Views: 11097
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 08:44 Subject: V-1650-19, additional info needed |
Two-stage R-2800s used this system, i.e., the main (2nd) stage being a fixed speed and the auxiliary (1st) stage being variable speed via a fluid coupling. These included -8s (F4U-1), -10s (F6F Hellca ... |
Topic: Oil coolers R-2800? |
gwhite
Replies: 6
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 08:29 Subject: Oil coolers R-2800? |
Kip - you can recognize the DC-4 oil cooler by the fact it's round. The DC-6 oil cooler is oval shaped. I have a DC-6 oil cooler converted to a coolant radiator on my IV-1430. |
Topic: Crankshaft experts ahoy! |
gwhite
Replies: 11
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 13:27 Subject: Crankshaft experts ahoy! |
This design allows for a one piece c/case. Offy used this design concept for their Indy 500 engines.
Not sure that I understand how it makes the engine/crankshaft shorter, the lenght is determined by ... |
Topic: Blown engines (not a post about supercharging) |
gwhite
Replies: 16
Views: 25972
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 08:52 Subject: Blown engines (not a post about supercharging) |
Regarding prop strikes, the FAA mandated that if the crank run-out (direct drive) or prop shaft run-out was within prescribed limits the engine could be returned to service.
If a master rod bearin ... |
Topic: Blown engines (not a post about supercharging) |
gwhite
Replies: 16
Views: 25972
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:32 Subject: Blown engines (not a post about supercharging) |
As you can imagine, an internal failure of a radial is not a pretty sight. A master rod bearing failure usually results in the bottom oil control ring “snapping” below the cylinder skirt and then ... |
Topic: Bristol Centaurus power potential |
gwhite
Replies: 1
Views: 5195
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 07:52 Subject: Bristol Centaurus power potential |
I read the 3500hp claim as well. I would take it with a grain of salt. As you know, the ‘45/’46 AWA is full of errors and this is not surprising considering the sheer volume of information availab ... |
Topic: R-4360 and its intolerance of "abuse" |
gwhite
Replies: 10
Views: 17250
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Forum: Pratt & Whitney Engines Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 07:19 Subject: R-4360 and its intolerance of "abuse" |
Air cooling was the way to go for commercial applications. If you look at the QEC for, say, a Northstar it’s amazing that this complex system was kept maintained. For military applications where cos ... |
Topic: "Engines-The Search for Power"/John Day (Hamlyn, 1 |
gwhite
Replies: 3
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 18:06 Subject: "Engines-The Search for Power"/John Day (Hamlyn, 1 |
You may want to contact the Napier Power Heritage. The new book by Alan Vessey quotes the highest rating for a production Sabre as 3,050hp for a VIIA. However this is the power rating for its type tes ... |
Topic: New cutaways book |
gwhite
Replies: 6
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 09:22 Subject: New cutaways book |
I agree, this is an excellent book - well worth the money. A few bloopers crept in such as Max Millar's name being miss spelled, the Carvair (converted DC-4) being described as a Bristol Freighter plu ... |
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