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Greg@itmack wrote:
Gaylen, Congratulations for your success. A couple of questions about your
installation.
Did you use Vans cowl?
/ I have Van's cowl but probably will not use it. I could use only about a foot or so of the upper cowl./
Did you make your own engine mount?
/Yes, I made the mount. I used .5" 2024 plate sandwiched between the oil pan and the engine to make the attach points for the bed mount. Check the archives and Paul Lamar's ACRE site for discussions concerning the use of industrial vibration dampers at the attach points./
You mentioned a heater, I was thinking of diverting some of the air exiting
the radiator to save space, anyone else doing it that way?
/I am using an auxiliary heater intended for use in a van. (Source: JC Whitney) It is fed from the stock heater nipple on the engine. Return water goes into a tube on the suction side of the water pump. I don't know if anyone is using the method you suggest. My gut feel is that the air flowing through the radiator is not heated enough to provide adequate heat - at least not enough for Minnesota winters! /
Greg
RV8 with a rotary one day
I started my 13B mounted on an RV-8 for the first time today. Made four
runs: 10 minutes at up to 2000 RPM, shut down and checked for problems;
10 minutes gradually increasing RPM to max power, shut down and checked
for problems; 30 minute run - about 20 minutes at full power; 1.5 hours
various RPMs adjusting mixture with Program Mode 1 and running full
power for about 40 minutes.
OAT 85 degrees F. All temps and pressures stable and within limits:
14.3 volts; Oil temp 190 F; Oil pressure 75 psi at 5000 RPM, 25 psi at
1200 RPM; Water temp 195 F full throttle; water pressure - just off the
peg - may have to move the sensor; fuel pressure 40 psi at full throttle.
Wood propellor: 68" X 71" pitch; RD-1 gearbox; EC2 Engine controller.
Max static RPM 5000. Stock Mazda oil cooler and Scrocco racing radiator
mounted horizontally below the engine.
No leaks or apparent problems with the engine installation. There is a
small leak in a valve controlling water flow to the heater.
It's great to feel the airplane come alive - looking forward to the
first flight. Thanks to all the listers who share their experiences and
knowledge.
Regards,
Gaylen Lerohl
Alexandria, MN
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