REFLECTOR: Chevy numbers

[Ron Brown]

Ouch!!!  You might try prelubing the system using a pressure pot and engine 
oil.  I did this by removing one of the oil cooler lines, and putting oil 
through the system until oil came out of the disconnected fitting.  I then 
removed the plugs, and turned the engine over with the starter until I got 
some oil pressure indicated on the EIS's oil pressure indicator.

Good luck - we hope you didn't hurt any bearings!!!

Ronnie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Chevy numbers


> 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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