Original Posted By: Fisherman Caye
Fisherman,Practically all modern auto engines develop their peak power at a muchhigher rpm than you need, or want, for turning a propeller. This meansthat you must either make or buy a "propeller reduction unit". If youmake one, be prepared to spend at least four or five hundred bucks forthe parts. And if you purchase one, the cost ranges from $1500 on up.And in addition to all this, there is a certain amount of design andengineering in building the motor mount, placing a cooling system withall the plumbing involved, and if the engine is computer controlled,then you must come up with a wiring harness etc! All of this means thatyou really have two, not one, projects - building the airframe and thenconverting the engine for use in a plane!In your case, when you tell me that you don't have the facilities andtools to do all of this, I would suggest you stick with a direct driveengine like a A 65 or 75 Continental - or a Lycoming or Franklin. Orperhaps you might get serious about a Corvair even though there is alittle more work to it. These are all tried and true solutions andthere is a lot of information and support out there for you to lean on.Are you a member of an EAA chapter, can you get help from either a techadvisor or do you have a A&P licensed friend? Use all the resourcesthat we have available in this wonderful hobby of ours, you will truelysave a lot of time, money and heartache. As someone said, slow down -it's the journey, not the destination!What plans are you working from?Cheers,John Dilatush, another 74 year old fart.Salida, Colorado________________________________________________________________________________Date: 2 Feb 2002 08:48:41 -0800
Pietenpol-List: Subaru engines
Re: Pietenpol-List: Subaru engines
Original Posted By: Fisherman Caye
Re: Pietenpol-List: Subaru engines
Original Posted By: "Fisherman Caye"
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