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Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:18:12 -0700
From: Bob White <rlwhite@comcast.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Turbo oil speculation
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Hi George,

I was under the impression that the RD's need full oil pressure (60-80
psi).  Does the Pegasus put out that kind of pressure?  Also, how large
is the reservoir you're using?  I was thinking about using a separate
oil system for my RD-1C, but finally decided I didn't need another
device drawing current, besides the engine oil connection was
simpler. :)

Bob W.


On Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:30:35 -0800 (PST)
George Graham <rx7ez@yahoo.com> wrote:

> 
>   Just a thought.  I noticed that the oil coming out of my RD-1A gearbox is
>   foamed, from the meshing gears no doubt, and the oil in the engine may 
>   also have some air entrained from the rotor gears.
>   
>   Perhaps it might be prudent to use a separate oil system for the turbocharger.
>   I have one on my gearbox, which consists of the Pegasus electric pump,
>   a reservoir and a filter.  It seems to work very well and is not very heavy.
>   
>   I personally do not need a turbo, but if I did, I'd look at the quality of the oil
>   lube and cooling if my turbochargers kept failing prematurely.
>   
> 
> George Graham
> Mazda Rx7ez N4449E
> Sarasota Florida -SRQ
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