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Compressed air (20% oxygen) at 250 psi with fork
oil.
A few compressions and you've got the potential for a
home made diesel engine.
That could sure get exciting.
I'd get the nitrogen.
Mike Aarons
LNC2 360 VH RMU
I have just fitted the engine to my 360 for the first time. Very
exciting, except that, when I lowered the engine hoist, the nose strut went
straight to the bottom of its travel. The strut was serviced with the
latest mods, so it should be serviceable. I know that I am meant to charge
it with dry nitrogen, but I don't have any and it is Christmas. My
questions are:
1. Would I harm the strut if I charge it one time with air, then
replace it with nitrogen later?
2. Alternatively, will I harm it if I leave it bottomed out for a
week?
3. Where do you get nitrogen? I am building in my garage so do
not have the usual airfield facilities. I do have a gas control unit with
the right gauges and valves, which a friend gave me and which should be
suitable, but no gas bottle, and nowhere obvious to go and get one.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
Jerry Fisher
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