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824
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...
mjstrydom
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Jan 3, 2009
12:58 am
825
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...
hofackerron
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Jan 9, 2009
10:51 pm
826
All our testing has been done with 72 or 74 inch props. One guy was having a 78 carved for a Neuport, but I have not heard any results. CAVU Jack...
Jack
hcijak
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Jan 10, 2009
2:40 pm
827
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...
wellblastmedown
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Feb 6, 2009
10:13 pm
828
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...
a999bestone
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Feb 20, 2009
10:36 pm
829
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...
Everett Perkins
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Feb 21, 2009
1:51 am
830
... Ed, I also went to a one piece crankcase, but I started with a casting. Wow! That is a lot of chips. Any photos? Phil...
Phil Dorothy
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Feb 21, 2009
2:14 am
831
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...
Peter Verbree
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Feb 27, 2009
7:11 pm
832
... 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...
Phil Dorothy
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Feb 27, 2009
10:05 pm
833
Hey Phil, I hadn't thought of those heads from the A084. That may make me look at the HCI again... Chris...
dogspiritnow
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Feb 27, 2009
10:10 pm
834
... The head bolt orientation requires some work around. I cast a one piece crankcase. Phil...
Phil Dorothy
fiatphil2000
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Feb 27, 2009
11:44 pm
835
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
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Feb 28, 2009
12:56 am
836
... 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 Dorothy
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Feb 28, 2009
1:01 am
837
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 ...
Peter Verbree
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Feb 28, 2009
1:26 am
838
... 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...
Phil Dorothy
fiatphil2000
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Feb 28, 2009
2:40 am
839
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...
fiatphil2000
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Feb 28, 2009
3:11 am
840
If this doesn't get you to the shop, you need a transfusion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7tcGdqIf0 Phil D....
fiatphil2000
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Mar 1, 2009
3:46 am
841
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! ...
wellblastmedown
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Mar 10, 2009
5:14 pm
842
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...
Andy Hereford
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Mar 10, 2009
7:13 pm
843
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...
rws306
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Apr 22, 2009
8:23 pm
844
... 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...
Phil Dorothy
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Apr 22, 2009
8:52 pm
845
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,...
Everett Perkins
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Apr 23, 2009
12:23 am
846
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...
wellblastmedown
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May 4, 2009
3:30 pm
847
... Hi Andy, Thank you for your thoughts. I'm just interested in a low cost education. I want a much lighter five cylinder radial and would be delighted...
Phil Dorothy
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May 4, 2009
4:54 pm
848
Hello Phil, I read wellblastmedown's message and agree that 084 heads lack cooling area for anything over stock compression. However, I would just like to...
Everett Perkins
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May 5, 2009
12:03 am
849
... Everett, Thanks for your note. I agree, Less's experience is with the opposed four and it doesn't cool as well unless Pressure Cowled. I will be running...
Phil Dorothy
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May 5, 2009
12:58 am
850
A five cylinder radial using these jugs should be an interesting project, Phil. Since you're not expecting toget 75 HP out of it, I encourage you to continue...
wellblastmedown
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May 5, 2009
4:49 pm
851
... Was the question about power at 2150 RPM just rhetorical or did I miss something? Is there some reason (other than tip speed) to limit this configuration...
Phil Dorothy
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May 5, 2009
5:47 pm
852
I assumed you would be limiting the rotational speed of the internal parts to what Jack & Andy designed them to turn at, Phil. Is your experiment going...
wellblastmedown
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May 6, 2009
8:29 pm
853
... Jack.....you got your ears on? Is there any reason your design can't turn at 2850? Phil D...
Phil Dorothy
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May 7, 2009
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