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Topic: Valve cover drains |
rkammlott
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Views: 11763
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 14:30 Subject: Valve cover drains |
I think the oil is coming from the cylinder through a open intake valve. when I had individual stack exhaust , some of the cylinders leaked oil from the exhaust also. I think youll be fine as long a ... |
Topic: Valve cover drains |
rkammlott
Replies: 7
Views: 11763
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:41 Subject: Valve cover drains |
Before I run my 4360 I have to drain the intake tubes . the lower cylinders collect a lot of oil. My engine has about 5 or 6 drain plugs on the tubes. my supercharger has a big one also. I never get o ... |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 06:31 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
looks great. maybe build a brace for the front (prop side) of the engine to steady it during road trips . make it removable so you can take it off during runs? |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 17:35 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
nice job. how did you get the cylinders so nice and fresh looking? |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:33 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
no propeller but I always look forward to your updates. |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 08:03 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
What are you using to clean up the rust. ? looks great. these things usually don't come apart to easy! looking good. |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 14:34 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
looking good.thanks for the updates. |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:37 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
I removed mine with a automotive lift and pulled the lower can away. I had my runnup trailer already and lowered it onto wood cribbing. then gantry crane to set it up. pm me your email and I can send ... |
Topic: Wright R-2600 |
rkammlott
Replies: 93
Views: 126191
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 06:34 Subject: Wright R-2600 |
congrats on the purchase. how complete is it? whats it from? |
Topic: Wanted Recip |
rkammlott
Replies: 1
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Forum: Wants Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 17:51 Subject: Wanted Recip |
there are lots of places to find engines. Ebay, barnstormers.com are 2 I like to use. get the most complete one you can find. make sure it turns if you can. anything can be fixed but it gets expensi ... |
Topic: 2012 Engine news |
rkammlott
Replies: 5
Views: 9924
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Forum: Air Racing - General Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 06:35 Subject: 2012 Engine news |
I would like to hear about that also. did the Bear run hot in the gold final? |
Topic: thanks for the update |
rkammlott
Replies: 2
Views: 14260
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 06:45 Subject: thanks for the update |
anything would be helpful!! the engine is a armstrong sddeley cheetah x radial engine. I need a full set of plugs. and some other impossible parts to locate. Carb and manifold, 1 cylinder (complete ... |
Topic: thanks for the update |
rkammlott
Replies: 2
Views: 14260
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 06:36 Subject: thanks for the update |
thanks Dave for that info. the threads are 14mm on the head side and bs on the plug ends. The merlin plugs may not be correct for this engine but should fit the harness . thats why i was looking for ... |
Topic: NEAM engine sale |
rkammlott
Replies: 2
Views: 7325
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 06:04 Subject: NEAM engine sale |
anyone heard of a lapoint? cant find anything on it. |
Topic: rr merlin spark plugs. |
rkammlott
Replies: 2
Views: 14458
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 06:25 Subject: rr merlin spark plugs. |
Got it RHL27s and RHL28s |
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