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Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 5:37
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Exhaust? was
[FlyRotary] engine installation pictures
Really looks nice and clean, Mike. Good
job!
If you can run 10 minutes at 5300 rpm on the ground and
not get above 180F then its unlikely you'll have any cooling problems in the
air. Although, I have found out what works on the ground and what works
in the air aren't always the same. For instance, depending on how the
exit from your radiator is orientated, higher pressure on the underside of the
cowl during a climb could impede air flow. But, for now I would say,
looks like you are going to be another one to get into the air without the
"traditional" temperature issues.
One thing I do have a question about. It "appears"
that your exhaust stack runs fairly close to your radiator enclosure (which I
presume is fiberglass). I think I would put a thin sheet of SS between
the exhaust and your radiator plenum.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 11:52
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] engine
installation pictures
Here are a couple of pictures of my engine
install. Had a couple of engine runs today including one run at full power
(5300 RPM static) for about 10 minutes. Temps came up to 180 and stopped
climbing. Things are starting to come together now. Starting to have some
confidence in this thing.
Mike Wills
RV-4 N144MW