Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #26894
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Fwd: Engine Torn down... Drumroll please....
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 08:05:18 -0500
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message
Busted side seals is the short answer.  Why is now the question.   
 
Hi Dave,
 
Well, that certainly explains the pressure you were seeing.  Are you using Tracy/Bruce apex seals?  If so, could they be so resistant to damage from detonation that the side seals are the next to go?  That's my only guess, detonation.  
 
Did the broken seals damage the side housings any, or will everything else be re-usable?  Once again, this goes to show how forgiving the rotary design is.   
 
Good luck,
Rusty
 
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