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PAW wrote:
"sidk" wrote in message om... One would not simply bolt a prop to a pump shaft... you will need to add a suitable bearing and hub assembly which will surely weigh some pounds. Sid Knox Actually, there are several brands that will handle a thrust load in excess of 1000 lbs. But, a shaft to handle the loads properly would be the right way. Not a big deal. The hub should be as light or lighter than any Rotax PSRU, belt or planetary. I'd hope for 350-400 lbs of thrust per motor. More would be sweet. Should be easy enough with the right hydraulic motor... eh??? I'm pulling these numbers out of my ass hoping someone will tell me where I'm screwing up... other than just telling me via e-mail I'm too lazy to research it myself. Well, IMO, the USENET *was* a place to research.... at one time, many years ago. Can not a 75 horsepower gas engine be replaced with a hydralic motor of proper RPM and torque)? Yes, I realize it takes more power, and depending on the quality and proper sizing of the pump/motors, piping etc. etc., it's still less efficiant than a direct drive. One place it would save weight is in the PSRU. I'd use a Mazda 13b, no matter what (after years with them , I am convinced of their reliability). PSRU are not light units themselves... EASY outweighting some of the hydraulic motors I've seen. So, maybe the 250 lbs of weight that would have went into a second engine could be swaped for the weight in fluid,pumps ,motors add supporting cast members. I'll get it sorted out. Not very likely, PAW. What you are describing is now a 500 pound motor/drive with LESS usable power than the single engine set up. It might work ok in a boat. But not in an airplane. Sorry, Richard |
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