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Well, Tracy, its sort of like flying 400 hours with
a "Plugs Up" installation - can't possibly work - the "experts" have said so
{:>).
It continues to amaze me (as it does you) how
people can just accept something sprouted out by some little (or unknown)
self-styled expert without attempt to ascertain whether there are
any independent sources/ facts supporting that position.
As several individuals have pointed out most high powered
(1500+) engines of WWII had planetary gear boxes not to mention the dozens of
different turboprop engines. But, I guess all of that evidence does
not out-weigh the opinions of "experts".
I have not done this but it would be interesting to
calculate the teeth mesh area of one of the spur gear PSRU and then compare it
to the area of the six pinion sun and planetary gear area engaged to
transfer a similar amount of power. I could be wrong, but my gut feel
is that the sun and planetary probably have more metal to metal contact area for
transferring power than the Sun gear.
But, like I said - just a hunch, would be
interesting to know. Anybody have a quick answer??
Ed
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Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 1:47
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Gear
redrives.com
Thought I'd see what else I was doing wrong so took a fresh look at the
geareddrives.com website.
The kiss of death for a set of gears is in not using
the proper lubrication. Separate lubrication systems are required for
safety and for proper engine and gear function. Sharing engine oil with the
PSRU is asking for engine and/or PSRU failure in advance.
There is absolutely nothing I'm doing
right!
But the company does not look like it is for sale though. But
Gershwinder (Sp?) drive company is for sale now. Their chain drives were
among the best I've seen.
Tracy
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