Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #13683
From: William <wschertz@ispwest.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Serious single rotor questions
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:00:35 -0600
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message
I don't think the oil can drain out of the rotors if you go plugs down. Plugs  up-- yes, down-- no.
Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser # 4045

- Where can I get a single rotor eccentric shaft?  I'm thinking that the only ones running now were cut down from 13B shafts, which I understand is a mighty tough job. 
 
- Folks have done plugs-up engines, but has anyone ever done a plugs-down engine?  Do you see any reason why it wouldn't work as well as plugs-up?  Having the intake and exhaust on top would be the best arrangement, but it won't be possible to do this unless I can get a planetary drive unit to keep the prop in the center of the engine.  
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