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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Flexible Exhaust Pipe.. Tracy?
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:54:44 -0400
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George Graham is flying with this type flexible pipes.
Buly
> 
> From: "Al Gietzen" <ALVentures@cox.net>
> Date: 2006/09/26 Tue PM 12:11:10 EDT
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Flexible Exhaust Pipe.. Tracy?
> 
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> 
> I just got some flexible exhaust pipe from JC Whitney.  The stuff is pretty
> neat, it is very flexible (though will not make an extremely tight bend).
> It was inexpensive, and made of 304 stainless.  It is also light weight. 
> 
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> 
> So the only questions are how well will it hold up, and how to attach it to
> the rest of the exhaust system.  
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> 
> Dave;
> 
> I wouldn't expect much from this stuff - it's only .010" wall thickness.  It
> may be fine on a rotary if far from the ports; and maybe downstream from a
> muffler.  Otherwise the temperatures and the pulses would likely destroy it.
> 
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> 
> Al
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> 
> Tracy, I understand you have been using flexible pipe and it has been
> holding up OK.  I just want to make sure you are using the same stuff.  Here
> is the link to what I have:
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> http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CA
> TENTRY_ID:2006251/p-2006251/N-111+10201+600012761/c-10101 
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> 
> Is that the same stuff you are using?  Has it really held up?  My plan for
> installation is to have u-joint flanges welded on.  Any better ideas or
> tips?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -- 
> David Leonard
> 
> Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY
> My websites at:
> http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/rotaryroster/index.html 
> http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/vp4skydoc/index.html
> http://leonardiniraq.blogspot.com 
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