REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Carl Hoffman]

What about the MT Prop?

On 10/29/2012 8:10 AM, Steve B wrote:
> 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?
>>
>> Noel
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Steve B <steve_beilby at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>>
>>> I have replaced the Franklin in my Elite (longwing) RG, with an O-540.
>>> Expect about 250HP.
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> Anyone flying with an O-540 ?
>>>
>>> Catto? Prince? etc.....
>>>
>>> Recommendations / suggestions / experience all welcome please.
>>>
>>> Steve
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