, March 03, 2004 12:20 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] ready to start?


> Hi, fellow rotary enthusiasts....Here are a couple of pictures of my 13b
> engine installation. I'm getting ready to start it and only run it for
> possibly 30 seconds and then check for leaks, etc.  I would appreciate any
> comments regarding anything that doesen't look right.  The alternator belt
> is not on in this picture, but it will be. Also, the oil cooler is
> temporarily bypassed just to see if it runs, then I'm taking the banjo
> fittings to the local hydraulic shop to have hoses crimped on.  I checked
> for spark, and it appears adequate. Thanks for any and all input.  Paul
> Conner
>

 Looks good, Paul.

    I would tie-wrap or other wise secure a few of the loose wires, cables,
I see around the engine as I am sure you were going to do.  While you won't
have a prop blast blowing on them, your prop air flow could pull any over
long and loose wires into the prop.  Since you are only going to run it for
30 seconds, I won't ask about whether you plan to use a blower/fan to
provide air to your cooler at this time.

  I presume you will have installed the prop?  I personally would not fire
up a rotary without a load on it - particularly for the first time. Without
a load, heck even with one, they will increase in rpm much faster than you
can react with the throttle.  My engine will turn over 5000 rpm (without
prop load) at normal idle settings.  At least one individual exploded his
redrive when the unload engine race past an estimated 13000 rpm.

Good Luck

Ed Anderson