REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Steve B]

I managed to destroy a cylinder/piston and really struggled to get spare 
parts.
A guy at my airfield had a replica Spitfire with a Franklin and he 
wanted the Mags and fuel pump .... in the end he purchased a 5 cylinder 
Franklin from me and now has all the spares he needs.

Steve



On 29/10/2012 8:14 AM, Gattenby wrote:
> What's the status on the Franklin ?
> For sale?
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> Noel
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> On Oct 27, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Steve B <steve_beilby at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
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>> I have replaced the Franklin in my Elite (longwing) RG, with an O-540.
>> Expect about 250HP.
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>> On the Franklin, I had an MT prop - great performance, but the blades were fragile.
>> Anyway the MT had a different bolt pattern for the Franklin so won't fit the 540.
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>> So now I'm looking for a new prop:
>> Given the additional weight of the 540 over the Franklin, prop weight is important;
>> The 540 gives an extra ~30HP over the Franklin so maybe a fixed pitch prop?
>> I'd like something a bit more robust (and less expensive) than the MT.
>> 2 blade Vs 3 blade?
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>> Anyone flying with an O-540 ?
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>> Catto? Prince? etc.....
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>> Recommendations / suggestions / experience all welcome please.
>>
>> Steve
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