Kyle Communications Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Not a lot of flow thru there..it would heavily depend on cowling ducting and airflow to make it work
dazza 38 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I am sure there would be guys over there that make radiators..there is a mob down at the gold coast who make radiators of any shape and size for race cars and the like they make excellent ones and have a good reputation..Paul Wheel is the guys name he and his family used to race the V8 supercars. Cant remember the company name but I could find out. I am sure Trevor Mills has one in his subaru powered missile of a RV8 and he has no issue with his Just adding here, the company started in 1987 as K & J Radiators Currumbin Gold Coast. The owners are Kees and Judy Wheel. Paul Wheels parents. Then in 1997 Kees and his son Paul started PWR which stands for Paul Wheel Radiators, they make custom Aluminum radators. The spin off was Pauls V8 racing team PWR racing. Paul used to ride motocross from a young fella right up to the point of starting his V8 supercar career.
Kyle Communications Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 There you go Dennis......Dazza has who I was referring to...they do make excellent radiators...but you have now spent the big bucks Dennis...so time to make it fit
Skee Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 well, custom make a radiator and post to Sweden,, mjaaa, that would have been huge bucks.. 1
Skee Posted April 4, 2015 Author Posted April 4, 2015 Had to make a cut-out for the oil filter, i kinda regret now that i didn't just buy a prop extender, but i walked this road when i shortened the cowl. I Finished my Carbon monoxide sensor =), ill just connect it to my Efis and it will warn me on screen if its active, lets hope i never need to find out if it works. Also putted some shrink tube over the brake lines. On Monday there's a guy commin to tack weld my exhaust, i also ordered a new hood from icp, i got a kink on it, stupid hood should come pre rolled from factory. Ever wonder if engine manufacturers thinks twice? so tight i even had to turn the screw facing other way and i still think its to tight.
Skee Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 Did the exhaust today, just tacked it so a real welder can do the fine work later. Now where do i put the radiator?????
Skee Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Just another day in paradise =) Added the front fin. The oil can got there. And adapted the Coolergrill to fit around the oil filter, ppretty happy with it considering i dont have any special machines. The radiator is big like hell and i solved it by ducting the air from the front to the sides. Now to Get the nacas molded into the front.
Skee Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 So i got a licensed guy to weld my system, was NOT cheap, he needs to pay his weldinglicense, just one of those hidden costs when buying a engine without a finished exhaust. I had to pay $1000 AUD to get the stamp so the inspector can see it in the logbook later on. Anyway it looks good.
Kyle Communications Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Holy crap...1000 bucks for a sign off daylight robbery
Skee Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 Holy crap...1000 bucks for a sign offdaylight robbery It seems he didnt use any backing gas, had a angry call with him, i got free repairs 4ever, annoyed but still its just an exhaust, just oil and sot. Been having inspections since my old inspector died, redoing all aint fun. Sanded a few parts and left at the painter. Decided to remake the leading edges of the wings, they got a ugly dent. I moved the Radiator to sit on the engine mount and installed some silicone hoses. ´ Saw some news at Aero Friedrichafen. Armrest Better nosewheel support A support bracket for the BRS parachute New nicer plastic screws 1
Skee Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 I got a new Airfilter box,, i use what i can find, problem is now how i get the air to the radiator, oilcooler and air box...... how can i duct it? I ripped out the front wheel and replaced the console with a stronger. Getting the flowmeters installed. Also got the ECU mounted. Ailerons are painted and so are the rear rudders that i am picking up tomorrow. Ripped of the leading edges, since they got damaged in transport, already got new. Also got the shelf for the parachute installed, a new thing required for warranty from junkers. 1
Skee Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 Made myself a oilcooler funnel, now where do i connect this? Some more parts are painted, wonder if this wil look good later? Connected the fuel pressure sender. All the progress now is to connect stuff with other stuff, feels like no progress at all,, anyone feel me?
rick morawski Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 Hi Dennis, yes I know that feeling, it's called 90% done, 90% to go. Keep at it, you're making good progress Cheers Rick 1
Skee Posted May 25, 2015 Author Posted May 25, 2015 wonder when it becomes 91% =) Got some Oil hoses installed, anyone know when i need to use firesleeves? Installed the Ignition coils. And the alternator regulator
Skee Posted June 1, 2015 Author Posted June 1, 2015 I got the wings back together, alot quicker when you have a helping hand. More stuff with engine. Oil hose leaps free, And air from front should do to the oil cooler. Its really coming together. I moved the Lambda plug more forward, D-motor recommended a move. Just another week
Skee Posted June 3, 2015 Author Posted June 3, 2015 Got the power cables into the engine bay, i think it looks really neat.
Skee Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Today i actually got that feeling that im not that far away of it beeing ready, still only a feeling:play ball: I played around with Fire sleeves, got them mounted around the fuel lines and that oil line underneath by the exhaust. Also i felt i needed a heat shield as the fuel flow meters was really close to the silencer, anyone know a better solution? strapped it there with steel stripes. Another thing is to never couple wires at midnight:yuck:, everything goes wrong and it gets ugly.
Skee Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Im having so much fun on the floor!!!!!! Favourite position! 1
Kyle Communications Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Its all right for you smaller guys under there...it was very cramped for me. She is looking pretty good...when do you think aviation will happen?
Skee Posted June 12, 2015 Author Posted June 12, 2015 Aviation will be probably next year, she will be ready this fall i hope, Speculation! List left. Create cowling hood - started Mount new lightweight tires from Beringer Aero Mount arm rest support on doors Create air ductings for cooling Paint , Wings, fin, cowl, doors Assemble aircraft Pay allot of money to board of transportation (700-1000 aud) for registration.
eightyknots Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Aviation will be probably next year, she will be ready this fall i hope, Speculation! List left. Create cowling hood - started Mount new lightweight tires from Beringer Aero Mount arm rest support on doors Create air ductings for cooling Paint , Wings, fin, cowl, doors Assemble aircraft Pay allot of money to board of transportation (700-1000 aud) for registration. [ATTACH=full]36328[/ATTACH] Nice.
Skee Posted June 24, 2015 Author Posted June 24, 2015 Ohh ohh they are here:crazy: My new toys. One front and two rear wheels with floating brake discs. Tubeless. 2
eightyknots Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Ohh ohh they are here:crazy: My new toys.One front and two rear wheels with floating brake discs. Tubeless. [ATTACH=full]36495[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]36496[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]36497[/ATTACH] Two questions: Is the diameter larger than the standard ICP wheels? Are they lighter or heavier? I like the idea of the tyres being tubeless!
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