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Trying to identify this motor.. probably 1920s
Dual distributors 4 carbs. 8cyl.
It has been mounted on a lower unit for potential marine use as a race boat engine but was never finished.

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Hi, Thanks. I can move it around that way. It’s a 99w from Nash Kelvinator
1954.
I polished the deflectors or (coil brackets) they are usually painted black. I still have a lot to do. Setting ...

I did install fenders now. Those pictures were taken just after I hung the engine. So many little things to do. I have a platform that slides in the frame to work on the top of the engine. Easier ...

Thanks, it’s hung. There was no undo stress on the frame as I drilled the holes using the mount as guide to locate the holes, the bolts slid right in.
Drove around and no cracks anywhere,

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Hi, there used to be lots more traffic here. I am mounting my motor on a truck, so I don’t need to be too picky about airworthiness stuff... I will start the engine within a year. I need to set ...

Any luck? I have a CB16 that has the water injection unit. I will not use it but it needs to be installed for fuel to get to the fuel feed valve...

Thanks. It’s impressive what a small bolt can handle. Most loads on it will be static, so no hard landing will stress it excessively. Once driven around I will support the motor also from the prop ...

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What size bolts do you use to mount a R2800 engine for a static display. My 2800 will be fully cantilevered / suspended by the engine mount. The CV 440 engine mount has only four 1/2in dia ...

Hi,
What size bolts do you use? My 2800 will be fully cantilevered/ suspended by the engine mount. My CV 440 engine mount has only 4 1/2in diameter bolts to bolt it to the frame... seems a bit small ...

I am ready to mount my R-2800 to the frame. I use a Convair 440 engine mount that has 4 bolt holes. The holes are only 1/2in diameter. So I ll use 4
AN 8 bolts from airfasco. They are tested to req ...

You only look at oil temp? I plan on installing cht bayonette probes on each cylinder. You think it cools better without baffles? My r2800 is off a convair that used the exhaust gas flow to suck in ...

i understand the dangers. My goal is to make sure it's cooled appropriately.
but i thought it would also be nice to be able to exercise the propeller, that in itself is a nice piece of equipment.
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Hi, Thanks for the info.

Shouldn't your functioning governor regulate the pitch as to not overev the engine ?
My blades will be aprox 6 ft each. so i wondered if by just installing the governor ( ...

What is the best way to set up a prop on a running display.

Should it be locked and at what angle?

I prefer to have the governor on the engine and have the blades fully functional, to prevent ov ...