funny

On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 02:25:55 GMT, Peter Dohm
wrote:

Thanks, Corky,

I had wondered what became of the Geschwender reduction drives after Mr. G's
passing, and couldn't quite believe that a fully engineered and marketable
product would have been bandoned. For some reason, a Google search with the
argument fred + geschwender + psru gave Alternate Air Power, which now has a
web site. It is well out of my price range for the moment; but is actually
a real bargain when you consider the way it is built, and that it is made to
swing a constant speed prop.

Peter

Peter, the Geschwender unit was originally built for high output Ford
V-8's, power in the 450 hp range.

I actually had an opportunity to speak with Fred Geschwender and he
talked me out of using his PSRU because it was massive and overbuilt
for something like the Ford V-6, or anything that small.

I see from that website you mentioned that they now make something
that fits the smaller engines. They don't mention a price for it
though...

I was planning to use a hy-vo type reduction unit but came by a second
hand (unused) NW Aero 2 to 1 reduction ratio unit for less than half
price. That's what's on the no. 2 engine that's bolted into the
engine mount as a mockup right now.

Corky Scott