From what i'v read the r180's peak power comes in at 2800 rpm or somewhere there , can it rev any higher? , i'm hoping to build one and fit it to a motorcycle...
If you're going to build something why not get two Pratt&Whitney jugs and make a king sized Harley Davidson look-alike.:) That would a very cool head turning...
I had a look at the rotec and it comes with a altinator , which sounds like a better plan , the fuel injection plan sounds better , i can readily get a stand...
I like the idea of the l head, it makes it a bit more compact , i just want to add some bigger fins to the top, i'm busy with the heads desighn and i'll post...
hello, I'm Alberto from Italy. Years ago I got interested in the HCI 5 cylinder radial. At that time there were some unresolved issues with it so I decided for...
There are a few people that have purchased turn-key engines but I don't know if they are finished building their planes. There are also several people building...
From us Yanks to the rest of you... We are thankful for round engines and Andy, Jack, and John for getting us all together. Time for turkey and reviewing the...
Hi, to all! Can not find any fuel system description or manual in my set of drawings. Could anybody clarify this issue? What is the system used and what carb...
The fuel injection system has been discussed quite a bit previously. Go back and review some the threads here in previous years and you'll see links for the...
Sirs: Just joined the group and I have a question about balancing the engines. I am slightly familiar with balancing of in line engines but I would like to...
Hi, I'm interested in radial engine r220. I would need all technical drawings and plans needed to manufacture and assembly such engine. Can you please help me...
Has anyone found any reports on the effectiveness of the HCI R-180 or R-220 when mounted on a Fly Baby? Dirk Jim Daugherty <jdessertfirst@...> wrote: ...
Can you please send me some example of part of plans .so I can see what would I get. Is it possible to get the drawings in metric (european) dimensions? Please...
Hello Group, I have seen a reference in a post by Phil Dorothy to an overhead valve version of the HCI engine. I can't find any reference to the overhead valve...
... Chris, I have attached a picture......I hope it gets through. I bought a set of plans. Don't know if Jack and Andy have flown it yet. I doubt anyone...
Thanks Phil, except my membership preferences were not set for "all emails" so I was not able to get the pic. I have changed my preferences, could you re-post...
... Here you go. I spoke with Jack. The OHV has about 10 hours on the test rig. It is scheduled to be mounted in the Fly Baby and perhaps fly next summer....
... I also preferred enclosed gear. I modified the design to use a military surplus head. Hope this goes through before you change you preferences back....
Did you get a reply regarding the dimensions? It depends on which cylinders you're using of course. Are you using 94mm's or 85's? My non HCI design is using...
Has anyone thought of changing the casts so that the cylinder heads are round instead of rectangular? How much trouble would it be to make that change?...
... John, Do you have a set of plans? I'm just wondering if you've taken a look at the reason(s) the heads are shaped the way they are, or are only looking at...
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