REFLECTOR: Chevy numbers
Scott Derrick
scott at tnstaafl.net
Wed Sep 5 08:10:21 CDT 2007
Had a bummer happen yesterday.
First start of my TSIO520 went well after a few false attempts. She
sounded good but the oil pressure never came up after about 30 seconds.
Put a mechanical gauge on a pressure outlet, Re primed the engine with
oil and tried again. No joy.
I could see the mechanical tach output turning when I rotated the prop.
Its driven by the main oil pump impeller. So the oil pump is turning.
removed the oil filter, it was dry!!!
pulling the pan today to check the sump. If that reveals nothing will
inspect the pressure relief valve. After that I'll have to pull the
engine off the firewall to remove the oil pump....
Scott
nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> Scott,
>
> I hope to have the pipe extensions finish welded tomorrow. If I find the
> job acceptible (they come highly recommended) I'll forward you the info.
> I hope it works out as well as your recommendation of Custom Aircraft
> Parts in El Cajon. Those guys are great! They built my custom Velocity
> Exhaust (from my mold) and it was perfect and at a great price. I have
> also had them do all the exhaust work on the 235. Can't beat the
> quality, prices and speed.
> Thanks again,
>
> Kurt
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 8:08 pm
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Chevy numbers
>
> Kurt,
>
> You probably told me already but who do use use locally to weld
> stainless exhaust? I have a couple small things I can tack on that will
> then need to be welded.
>
> Catto can make a prop that can handle just about any horse power. He has
> some Reno racers using his prop, one with 600+ HP.
>
> Scott
>
> nmflyer1 at aol.com <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com> wrote:
>> Dennis,
>>
>> Well, you know as well as I that what sounds quick and easy seldom is.
>>
>> I tack welded the exhaust pipe extensions/turndowns on today. They exit
>> through the bottom of the cowl near the back. I still have to dress up
>> the exit a tad, but it is looking good. I have all 3 exit scoops done
>> and my oil door is finished. I had to extend my upper cowl an inch to
>> make things line up right.. and that is done except for the finish work.
>>
>> I hope to have the pipes stainless welded this week while I finish my
>> cowl and rebuild the brake master cylinders. Then I can feed in the
>> brake line and go through the bleeding mess. After that I'll go ahead
>> and put the prop on and get that wired up.
>>
>> I have the Annual due on the Cherokee so that and the kids will take up
>> lots of time.. but I feel like I'm making progress.
>>
>> Is your beast fine tuned yet? Happy with it so far? Can Catto make a
>> prop that can handle that monster?
>>
>> Once the cowl is finished on mine and I have the prop on, I'll try to
>> work on a quick video clip and figure out where to put it so folks can
>> see/hear it. Have to say... I do love the sound.
>>
>> Keep on pluggin, we'll get up there eventually.
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dennis Martin <dennis.doc at gmail.com <mailto:dennis.doc at gmail.com>>
>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>>
>> Sent: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 9:31 am
>> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Chevy numbers
>>
>> Kurt,
>> Sounds like you're cruising before you even take off. I've got some more
>> tweaking to do on my alternator belt drive. Then on to my cowling/strake
>> glass work. I think you'll fly well ahead of me, but you inspire me to
>> stay in the race.
>>
>> Dennis Martin, FG Elite Chevy V-6
>>
>> On 8/26/07, *nmflyer1 at aol.com <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com> <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com>* <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com>*?>
>> <nmflyer1 at aol.com <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com> <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com <mailto:nmflyer1 at aol.com?>>> wrote:
>>
>> Dave,
>>
>> Progress is continuing well on my Chevy powered Velocity. I was
>> wondering if you could share some numbers with me (I'm sure others
>> would be interested as well).
>> If you have time, Im curious about the following:
>>
>> Your Horsepower
>> Redrive Ratio
>> Prop size
>> Cruise RPM and burn.
>> Basic performance specs.
>> Anything else you care to share
>>
>> I'd appreciate your input. I have the cowl almost finished and the
>> exhaust tweaking as well. Next week I hope to slide the brake lines
>> thru the conduit and attack the bleeding nightmare. Then put the
>> prop on and make some wind.
>> About all that leaves is some minor electrical stuff... paint and
>> interior.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Kurt Winker 173 FGE
>> 340 HP Aluminum V-6 Chevy
>> 1.7:1 redrive
>> 76" 3 Blade constand speed
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Bertram <n350tx at tx.rr.com <mailto:n350tx at tx.rr.com> <mailto:n350tx at tx.rr.com <mailto:n350tx at tx.rr.com?>>>
>> To: reflector <reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org> <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org?>>>
>> Sent: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 3:00 pm
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Off field landings
>>
>> FLAVOR00-NONE-0000-0000-000000000000 4.0 ;
>> By the way Tom I spent $100 for new gear doors. My thought is if
>> you must land engine out consider all factors the best you can, then
>> control the aircraft and put it on the ground. I object to your
>> saying "always" few things are that black and white.
>>
>> N350TX
>> Dave Bertram
>>
>>
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