Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #5238
From: kevin lane <n3773@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator ducting
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 17:47:57 -0800
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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my round inlets attach to the duct work inside to allow for relative movement via rubberized fabric, neoprene (sp?) used for wet suits.  some Velcro to attach it, it has held up well for many years now.  it only spans an inch or so gap however.
Kevin Lane  Portland, OR
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 10:33 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator ducting

Where do I find some 5" diameter tubing that will stretch to 12" diameter (or 9" x 10" square)?

Finn

 If you find one, make sure you do it BEFORE I have to make mine out of fiberglass :-)
 
Speaking of wacky ideas, I briefly thought about using some sort of airtight fabric to make the duct.  I imagined having it sealed to the core, then attached to a removable cone that would mount inside the air inlet.  Unfortunately, I'm not sure this would be easier to make, and you'd have to worry about it rubbing on the cowl, and getting holes in it.  I haven't completely given up on this idea, partly because I hate fiberglass so much, but mostly because I want to make Ed try to calculate it :-)
 
Rusty (sanded so much blue foam that I look like a smurf)   
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