REFLECTOR: Engine failure causes

Brian Michalk michalk at awpi.com
Mon Apr 6 17:04:15 CDT 2009


I think I have two washers, certainly more than one.

Laurence Coen wrote:
> 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>
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>> 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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