enginehistory.org Aircraft Engine Historical Society Members' Bulletin Board    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Search found 33 matches enginehistory.org Forum Index Author Message   Topic: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure mksmith Replies: 4 Views: 5809 Forum: Authors' Corner   Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 17:07   Subject: ADI Fluid for Turbine Engines I thought the BAC One-Eleven was turbine powered, and ADI fluid was for reciprocating engines. Can ADI Fluid be the cause of a BAC One-Eleven crash?   Topic: Wanted: First stage fan blade from TF41 mksmith Replies: 2 Views: 1599 Forum: Gas Turbines   Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 16:14   Subject: TF41 1st Stage Blades Hey Tom, the USAF museum at Robins AFB received two A-7E's from Aberdeen proving grounds earlier this year. I believe they were complete with engines, both TF41's. You could reach out to the Museum Di ...   Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? mksmith Replies: 3 Views: 2220 Forum: Non-Technical Discussion   Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 08:21   Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? Kim, Best I can tell, Lambert Aircraft Engine company took over production of the Velie M-5. I'm not certain what, if any, improvements or changes the Lambert company made but my guess is not much. ...   Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? mksmith Replies: 3 Views: 2220 Forum: Non-Technical Discussion   Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 07:22   Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? Yessir, this is a Velie M-5 . These were manufactured in Moline Illinois   Topic: Reno 2022 mksmith Replies: 1 Views: 1629 Forum: Air Racing - General   Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 07:02   Subject: Re: Reno 2022 The R-4360 did it again. Dreadnought the gold winner. Awesome! I've never been to the races but I really want to go. I'm considering taking my son for his 6th Birthday next year.   Topic: What was the Most Important development in Piston Aero Engin mksmith Replies: 8 Views: 3006 Forum: Non-Technical Discussion   Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 14:16   Subject: What was the Most Important development in Piston Aero Engin I would venture to say dynamic counterweights as they allowed much higher power engines to become practical.   Topic: Jacobs Engine Tools mksmith Replies: 2 Views: 3791 Forum: Wants   Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 15:38   Subject: NASM Archives I ended up getting copies from the NASM, less than $20. They are a great resource if you need something.   Topic: R-4360 Cam Disc mksmith Replies: 3 Views: 2008 Forum: Technical Discussion   Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 14:59   Subject: R-4360 Cam Disc I've recent acquired a copy of Graham White's book, "R-4360 Pratt's Major Miracle". I consider this book to be the ultimate reference for this engine and the authority on the engine generall ...   Topic: 1940 Herkimer OK Twin 1.2 CI runner mksmith Replies: 2 Views: 3516 Forum: Model Engine Discussion   Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 04:02   Subject: Another running engine Tom, really great work getting that thing to run.   Topic: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display mksmith Replies: 1 Views: 2235 Forum: Collections/Restorations - General   Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 03:33   Subject: Jacobs R-755-9 restoration update Hello all, Here's an update on the restoration EAA Chapter 677 is doing for the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5eBjXzhoMcpKfpnOiURJjed5SrKkP-Jy I am c ...   Topic: How many large radial engines still flying? mksmith Replies: 1 Views: 1847 Forum: Non-Technical Discussion   Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:32   Subject: Airshow Operators and LHFE Are you looking to include airshow operators and any of the LHFE operators?   Topic: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display mksmith Replies: 1 Views: 2235 Forum: Collections/Restorations - General   Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:31   Subject: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display Hello all, just wanted to share a new project. EAA Chapter 677 has received a Jacobs R-755-9 from the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB and the engine has made the trip uneventfully. As we begin the ...   Topic: Jacobs Engine Tools mksmith Replies: 2 Views: 3791 Forum: Wants   Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 16:35   Subject: Jacobs Engine Tools I will soon begin restoration work on a Jacobs R-755-9 for the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA. That said, I am hoping to locate any of the Jacobs overhaul or service tools. In addition t ...   Topic: How about a plastic model engine mksmith Replies: 7 Views: 6366 Forum: Model Engine Discussion   Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 16:26   Subject: Allison 501D I recently completed the Allison 501D re-release. It was a fun kit, the two stage gear system in the gearbox is reduced to roughly 8:1, not the 13.54:1 of the actual engine but it does work. I was ...   Topic: nice book about very old aircraft engines mksmith Replies: 1 Views: 2033 Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference   Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 21:51   Subject: Old engines Indeed an investing read.   Page 1 of 3 Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next All times are GMT - 6 Hours Jump to: Select a forum Help----------------Help With Using This Bulletin BoardHelp with Projects, Research, Finding Information Air Racing----------------Air Racing - General Books and Authors----------------Authors' CornerBook, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Collections/Restorations----------------Collections/Restorations - General Discussion----------------Non-Technical DiscussionTechnical DiscussionAllison EnginesDB, Junkers, Other German EnginesPratt & Whitney EnginesBritish EnginesWright EnginesWWI EnginesRecip Engines 1920=>Gas Turbines Members Only (Private)----------------Members Discussion (Private)Torque Meter (Private)Announcements (Private)AEHS Newsletter (Private)AEHS Mini-Gigs (Private)In Memoriam Model Engines----------------Model Engine Discussion Wants/For Sale----------------WantsFor Sale  Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group