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SLOL/LSA Expectations
stol wrote:
On Feb 4, 6:16 pm, Brian Whatcott wrote: Peter Dohm wrote: ... if you are willing to accept the as-delivered reliability of the automotive FADEC systems, which have become very good, then the primary issue would be lead fouling of the oxygen sensor... Peter Yes. It is not contentious to mention that the longevity of auto engines has increased by leaps and bounds since the advent of FADECs. Longevity does not equate to reliability exactly, but electronic ignition has been helpful, I believe crucial in fact, and mechanical design of self adjusting lifters is no longer a black-art. It seems to me that the water-cooled engine can be made to cope with the high rejected-heat associated with high throttle operation. There is still a question in my mind about the heat-shedding arrangements for lube oil but an oil radiator is nothing new, and exhaust valves would benefit from some premium qualities. Brian W You are right in your thoughts,,, I fly one almost every day to prove your point.... Ben www.haaspowerair.com http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...50730841&hl=en Some good looking FWF pictures. When I see the big V-8, I ask, how heavy? how many hours before MOH? Brian W |
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SLOL/LSA Expectations
stol wrote:
You are right in your thoughts,,, I fly one almost every day to prove your point.... Ben www.haaspowerair.com http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...50730841&hl=en Is that a 302 Ford? I know that Ford has or at least had an aluminum block 302 V8 on special order. Is that what you're using? I take it that PRSU is a belt drive? It's hard to be sure from the pix. Anyway it's a nice looking setup. I think it would be even nicer in a full scale Storch replica... Tony |
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