All , As usual I forgot to attach a photo, This is the first one
with the green Polyurethane flex that was a failure. New one has
a further lightened Alloy base with a rubber flex. Neil.
On 6/23/2017 11:40 AM, Neil Unger
wrote:
Kelly and all, The flexdrive I now have under test for the new
redrive bolts directly onto the E shaft and is not connected in
any way to the flex plate, other than to hold it onto the E
shaft. I originally used polyurethane as the "Flex" but it
disintegrated within hours.
Next was to go back to a flex rubber vulcanized coupling that
looks great but yet untested. The rubber is the same as engine
mount rubber and if that fails there are many grades of rubber
available. Results shortly once I get my new Fuel Tech ECU to
actually run the engine!! Neil Unger.
On 6/23/2017 11:15 AM, Kelly Troyer
wrote:
Mark,
The RD2C direct "Rigid" connection from flywheel
to the Redrive is somewhat a mystery to me and I suspect
to most on the "Flyrotary" list.........I have never seen
any photos of this setup and only vague
descriptions.........I do not know if any on
the list purchased A RD2C and am aware of only the one
installed on Tracy's RV8.........
If any on the list has more knowledge or actually
has seen one please speak up and provide photos if
possible.........I personally have gone with the a (13 lb)
steel flywheel and the"Soft" damper provided with the RD1C
by Tracy......This is the "Fix" for a failed Gen 2
flex-plate used by Dave Leonard on his Turbo/13B RV6 while
racing at Reno..........
Kelly Troyer
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