It has been a frustrating 7 month, trying
to get the single rotor dynamically balanced. After a lot of fellows on
the lists trying to help, I called Mazdatrix, and as of last week I got
the parts back from them balanced. The engine is going back together
right now for continuing testing.
The main effort is now designing and
testing the intake and establishing a performance baseline.
I made some changes on the outside of the
engine. For example the lower engine mount points are now on the front
of the engine to provide mounting areas for radiator and oil
cooler. The location is much like with a Shertz Beam on the two
rotor.
The third mounting point is on the oil pump
cover at a location similar to the 12A front mount in the car. I don't
have pictures yet, but the castings should be here any time
now.
I am also working on getting a magneto
ignition in.
The e-shaft in the picture was taken before
hardening and grinding.
I hope to be able to do shorter update
intervals in the future.
Richard Sohn
N2071U