"Chris Wertman" wrote in message
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| Ok, here goes...
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| Also, since I have never had a radial, started, run or anything other
| than looked at one, I am curious, the project I am building is not an
| aircraft so no need to worry about me strappin this on the back of my
| bensen and ending up splattered (I had a friend I sold an old solar
| APU turbine, he was worried I may try to do exactly that with the
| turbine I would like to mount the engine parallel to the frame of
| the vehicle, the problem is that it will reduce the airflow to the
| back 2 cylinders, since this engine I am looking for was built for
| stationary use is this going to be a problem ? I can if I have to
| mount it perpindiculay (as a radial would be on a plane) but would
| preffer not to, If I have to does anyone have any idea of the torque
| from the reciprocating mass from this type of engine (whatever it is)
|
| Something in my memory keeps wanting to say it was part of an APU for
| a WWII vintage U.S. bomber, it was most certainly of U.S. manufacture.
|
| Many Thanks
|
| Chris Wertman




Radial engines were also used in some tanks and smaller scout cars.



Does it have to be a radial ? Have you thought of a mid sized
motorcycle engine ?



I have no idea what your project is, but if possible, you'll get much
better performance, spares, support and loose change from the likes of a GS
650 aircooled 4 cylinder as opposed to a 60 year old antique.




Cheers


Dave Kearton