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Topic: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
mksmith
Replies: 4
Views: 5860
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Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 17:07 Subject: ADI Fluid for Turbine Engines |
I thought the BAC One-Eleven was turbine powered, and ADI fluid was for reciprocating engines. Can ADI Fluid be the cause of a BAC One-Eleven crash? |
Topic: Wanted: First stage fan blade from TF41 |
mksmith
Replies: 2
Views: 1650
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Forum: Gas Turbines Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 16:14 Subject: TF41 1st Stage Blades |
Hey Tom, the USAF museum at Robins AFB received two A-7E's from Aberdeen proving grounds earlier this year. I believe they were complete with engines, both TF41's. You could reach out to the Museum Di ... |
Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
mksmith
Replies: 3
Views: 2313
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Forum: Non-Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 08:21 Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
Kim,
Best I can tell, Lambert Aircraft Engine company took over production of the Velie M-5. I'm not certain what, if any, improvements or changes the Lambert company made but my guess is not much. ... |
Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
mksmith
Replies: 3
Views: 2313
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Forum: Non-Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 07:22 Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
Yessir, this is a Velie M-5 . These were manufactured in Moline Illinois |
Topic: Reno 2022 |
mksmith
Replies: 1
Views: 1677
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Forum: Air Racing - General Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 07:02 Subject: Re: Reno 2022 |
The R-4360 did it again. Dreadnought the gold winner.
Awesome! I've never been to the races but I really want to go. I'm considering taking my son for his 6th Birthday next year. |
Topic: What was the Most Important development in Piston Aero Engin |
mksmith
Replies: 8
Views: 3068
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Forum: Non-Technical Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 14:16 Subject: What was the Most Important development in Piston Aero Engin |
I would venture to say dynamic counterweights as they allowed much higher power engines to become practical. |
Topic: Jacobs Engine Tools |
mksmith
Replies: 2
Views: 3817
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Forum: Wants Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 15:38 Subject: NASM Archives |
I ended up getting copies from the NASM, less than $20. They are a great resource if you need something. |
Topic: R-4360 Cam Disc |
mksmith
Replies: 3
Views: 2053
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 14:59 Subject: R-4360 Cam Disc |
I've recent acquired a copy of Graham White's book, "R-4360 Pratt's Major Miracle". I consider this book to be the ultimate reference for this engine and the authority on the engine generall ... |
Topic: 1940 Herkimer OK Twin 1.2 CI runner |
mksmith
Replies: 2
Views: 3590
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Forum: Model Engine Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 04:02 Subject: Another running engine |
Tom, really great work getting that thing to run. |
Topic: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display |
mksmith
Replies: 1
Views: 2272
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2021 03:33 Subject: Jacobs R-755-9 restoration update |
Hello all,
Here's an update on the restoration EAA Chapter 677 is doing for the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5eBjXzhoMcpKfpnOiURJjed5SrKkP-Jy
I am c ... |
Topic: How many large radial engines still flying? |
mksmith
Replies: 1
Views: 1874
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Forum: Non-Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:32 Subject: Airshow Operators and LHFE |
Are you looking to include airshow operators and any of the LHFE operators? |
Topic: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display |
mksmith
Replies: 1
Views: 2272
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:31 Subject: Jacobs R-755-9 Restoration to Musuem Static Display |
Hello all, just wanted to share a new project.
EAA Chapter 677 has received a Jacobs R-755-9 from the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB and the engine has made the trip uneventfully. As we begin the ... |
Topic: Jacobs Engine Tools |
mksmith
Replies: 2
Views: 3817
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Forum: Wants Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 16:35 Subject: Jacobs Engine Tools |
I will soon begin restoration work on a Jacobs R-755-9 for the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA.
That said, I am hoping to locate any of the Jacobs overhaul or service tools.
In addition t ... |
Topic: How about a plastic model engine |
mksmith
Replies: 7
Views: 6405
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Forum: Model Engine Discussion Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2021 16:26 Subject: Allison 501D |
I recently completed the Allison 501D re-release.
It was a fun kit, the two stage gear system in the gearbox is reduced to roughly 8:1, not the 13.54:1 of the actual engine but it does work. I was ... |
Topic: nice book about very old aircraft engines |
mksmith
Replies: 1
Views: 2072
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 21:51 Subject: Old engines |
Indeed an investing read. |
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