Return-Path: Received: from [206.228.212.23] (HELO mail.statesville.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2) with ESMTP id 366123 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:02:30 -0400 Received-SPF: none receiver=logan.com; client-ip=206.228.212.23; envelope-from=twjames@statesville.net Received: from TWJames [63.162.171.178] by mail.statesville.net with ESMTP (SMTPD32-8.12) id AB6826FA007E; Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:02:00 -0400 From: "Tommy James" To: "'Rotary motors in aircraft'" Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] oil dipstick/engine test stand Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:02:10 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_00FF_01C482FA.5E242B00" X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1441 Thread-Index: AcSDBo/eghyVUZJfQmSrBemCa6oHqgAE+Pcg In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <200408151902703.SM01160@TWJames> X-RBL-Warning: REVDNS: This E-mail was sent from a MUA/MTA 63.162.171.178 with no reverse DNS entry. X-RBL-Warning: SPAMHEADERS: This E-mail has headers consistent with spam [4000020e]. X-Declude-Sender: twjames@statesville.net [63.162.171.178] X-Note: Scanned for Spam This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00FF_01C482FA.5E242B00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit HI Kevin, I'd suggest your test stand be used to prove all the instrumentation as well as just running the engine. I made the mistake of using some cheap boiler gauges on my first attempt and regretted not making the, yet to come, selection of sensors for temps and pressures that I would need in the final installation. If your test stand is tied to a tree or otherwise anchored, you can get all the initial programming of mixtures and such right from the get go. There is a lot more to accomplish than just making noise with a new engine, so perhaps the list members can help you divise a test program. There is a wealth of wisdom here for not much money.:-) Regards, Tommy James<>< _____ From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of kevin lane Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 3:29 PM To: Rotary motors in aircraft Subject: [FlyRotary] oil dipstick/engine test stand on my 20b I have now attached the mounting plate, and to it is now attached a 13b oil pan. (thank you, mick) I realized that the stock oil dip stick no longer will work. (the oil pan is now front mounted, to the rear in the plane) will I have to use one of those plugged holes in the side of the pan now? (I think it was a low oil sensor hole?). I am going to build an engine test stand so I can run the engine out at the airport. any insights? I was just going to weld some legs, attach some 3/4" plywood the shape of the firewall, thinking this might be helpful in sizing and fitting the cowling some day. do most people run the actual prop or use a cutdown version? should I get a large car radiator with an electric fan for ground runups or attempt to cool with propwash? Kevin Lane Portland, OR e-mail-> n3773@comcast.net web-> http://home.comcast.net/~n3773 (browse w/ internet explorer) ------=_NextPart_000_00FF_01C482FA.5E242B00 Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Re: [FlyRotary] Fuel Filter Part Number Was  Re: EFI Filter Question

HI Kevin,  I’d suggest = your test stand be used to prove all the instrumentation as well as just running = the engine. 

I made the mistake of using some = cheap boiler gauges on my first attempt and regretted not making the, yet to = come, selection of sensors for temps and pressures that I would need in the = final installation. 

If your test stand is tied to a = tree or otherwise anchored, you can get all the initial programming of mixtures = and such right from the get go. 

There is a lot more to accomplish = than just making noise with a new engine, so perhaps the list members can = help you divise a test program. 

There is a wealth of wisdom here = for not much money…J

Regards,

Tommy = James<><

 

From: = Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of kevin lane
Sent: Sunday, August 15, = 2004 3:29 PM
To: Rotary motors in = aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] oil dipstick/engine test stand

 

on my 20b I have now attached the = mounting plate, and to it is now attached a 13b oil pan. (thank you, mick) =  I realized that the stock oil dip stick no longer will work. (the oil = pan is now front mounted, to the rear in the plane) will I have to use one = of those plugged holes in the side of the pan now? (I think it was a low = oil sensor hole?).

 

I am going to build an engine test = stand so I can run the engine out at the airport.  any insights?  I was = just going to weld some legs, attach some 3/4" plywood the shape of the = firewall, thinking this might be helpful in sizing and fitting the cowling some day.  do most people run the actual prop or use a cutdown version? = should I get a large car radiator with an electric fan for ground runups or = attempt to cool with propwash?

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