Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #48864
From: Kelly Troyer <keltro@att.net>
Subject: Sunbeam Alpine with rotary (airplane) engine
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:59:16 +0000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Bob I removed the flywheel directly from what was a running 1991 13B......................
--
Kelly Troyer
"Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold



 
-------------- Original message from Bob White <bob@bob-white.com>: --------------


> Thanks Kelly and Bryan,
>
> As far as I can tell, the flywheel is just right. I'm not sure how
> much vibration would result from the wrong flywheel, but it sure
> doesn't have much. :) The Centerforce II clutch feels real good too.
>
> Bob W.
>
>
> On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:38:17 +0000
> "Kelly Troyer" wrote:
> > Looking good Bob !!................I guess the flywheel worked out
> OK...................
> > --
> > Kelly Troyer
> > "Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
> > "RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
> > "Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -------------- Original message from Bob White :
> --------------
> >
> >
> > > I finally got my Alpine running with the rotary engine that was in the
> > > BD-4 before I wrecked it. Movie produced and distributed via Youtube.
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwceNc2ydN8
> > >
> > > Once I got all the electrical connections correct, it fired right up.
> > > I am using Tracy's EC2 and EM2. I had the large display on the EM2, an
> > > it wouldn't fit but the smaller display was a direct replacement. I
> > > just had to move the wires from one to the other. I'm really
> > > interested in finding out how well the EC2 will work in the auto
> > > application. My speedometer is GPS based for now.
> > >
> > > The exhaust is a header with 2 to 1 collector that ends just under the
> > > passenger seat. Next stop is the muffler shop!
> > >
> > > I was expecting more smoke on first start since I had pickled the
> > > engine with oil a year and a half ago. I used the two stroke oil, so
> > > that may have reduced smoke output some.
> > >
> > > Bob W.
> > >
> > > --
> > > N93BD - Rotary Powered BD-4 - http://www.bob-white.com
> > > 3.8 Hours Total Time and holding
> > > Cables for your rotary installation - http://roblinstores.com/
> > >
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>
> --
> N93BD - Rotary Powered BD-4 - http://www.bob-white.com
> 3.8 Hours Total Time and holding
> Cables for your rotary installation - http://roblinstores.com/
>
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