REFLECTOR: Engine failure causes

[Laurence Coen]

Brian,

I have a carbureted Franklin/IVO and get 2500 static.  One washer on the 
high speed side with 3 blades is the set-up.

Larry Coen
N136LC

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From: "Brian Michalk" <michalk at awpi.com>
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:15 PM
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine failure causes

> I have a three blade IVO, and was only able to generate 2250 RPM.  Mike 
> Deeter has the exact configuration, except carbureted, and he turns 2200 
> static.
>
> In order to test out to redline on the ground, I plan to reconfigure the 
> prop to a two bladed prop.  Does anyone have any info if this will get me 
> to my 2800 redline?
>
> aminetech at bluefrog.com wrote:
>> Kurt,
>>  I believe the mechanics that rebuild engines have a special prop for 
>> testing the engne that blows a lot of air without the thrust.
>>  John
>
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