Has anyone here been able to contact HCI recently? I had a short email from Jack over a month ago, and responded to him asking about buying drawings. I have...
Has anyone been able to get thru to HCI? I was hopeing to get a set of plans for the 7 cylinder engine. Is there someone in this group that might have a set...
Just curious, You did try calling or trying to fax the numbers on the link below right? Failing that, have you tried writing and using snail mail? Just ...
Sorry for not coming back and following up... I have had a couple of contacts with Andy through the contact on the website. I have ordered the 7 cyl plans, and...
Hi all. I'm still learning how radials work. I can't afford the HCI plans right now so here are a couple questions for everybody. First, what are the master...
Link rods are 4 7/8 and master rod is 6 3/4 on the R-180. I can not remember the lengths on the 220 off the top of my head. The pistons are pulled further...
... Rob, The rod length keep the pistons well in the cylinder sleeves which protrude below the flange and spacers. The spacers are there to adjust the TDC for...
Hi all, Im new around here and quite frankly Im new to groups in general so please forgive me if I dont get this right! I currently have a Graham Lee Nieuport...
Hi all, I'm building a full scale WW-1 replica and it would sure be great to use a radial engine like the HCI 7 cylinder engine. However, to retain the look...
Ron Sands' plans are a lot better than Redfern's. Check them out at: http://www.ronsandsreplicas.com/Fokker_DR1_Plans.htm You won't be sorry! Email is the...
I got a start on the 180 this winter made a case out of 150 lb. block of 7050 forging made it one part not 3 and mounts are machined with case too. made a 2...
Ed, you are so far ahead of me that I can only wince at my paltry pace. Lack of the neccesary skills and tools, make the learnig curve very steep. I will work...
Does anyone have any CAD drawings of the R220? There are a couple of things I'd like to play around with before I start cutting metal, and CAD would save me...
... Pete, I did some changing and used AutoCad. I found it very helpful. I also used the surplus heads from an A084 GenSet motor from Saturn Surplus. They...
Pete I forgot about Phil's cylinder find. I haven't seen the engine, but the pictures he has sent look great. It seems like everybody is out to top me, and...
... Jack, No one has "topped" you! You supplied the belief that this was possible. And you fly behind your dream. My is holding down the corner of my...
Phil, for some reason I am unable to see the attached pictures. Any chance you could put them in the photos file??( or enlighten me how to view them) Cheers ...
... Pete, I've never posted photos before, but I think they are there. See the Surplus A084 Yahoo Group for more info on the donor engine. Saturn Surplus...
Michael, While trying to post some photos, I noticed your photos of Half VW Heads. What airplane is that, and do you have better pictures of it? Phil...
It's labeled a 180, but has seven cylinders. Isn't that a 220? Are those the OH cam heads? I've never seen them before. Thanks for the inspiration, Phil! ...
Yes sorry. That is the R-220. It had been sitting in the shed on the show stand all winter and we got it out and it fires right up. It does have the Over...
Phil, I have been admiring the picture you posted with the O84 cylinder and head. I have an O84 and think your onto something there. Can you project how much...
... Everett, I haven't a clue. I read all the claims and formula and the answers are all unexpected. I have two "keyboard Dyno's" and they don't agree. When...
I am familiar with that group, Phil. My O84 came from one of thier members. There is some real talent there. I think your going to be happy with your choice,...
Hi Phil, Les Smoot has played with dozens of AO84 engines, converting them from gen-sets to aircraft and airboat use. He's tried numerous ways to eek more...
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