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29468
hi guys has any one been in touch with BRUNTINGTHORPE PROVING GROUND. lots of runway for valcon's now used for vehicle testing let me know andy g...
andy gough
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Apr 1, 2006
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29469
I emailed them a while back now Andy and heard now't back. It may be worth a few of us mailing them in an attempt to get their notice ? It's a very good site...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Apr 1, 2006
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29470
thanks jim i will give them a call in the week all the best andy g ... From: Jim Burrill (UK) To: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006...
ANDREW GOUGH
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Apr 1, 2006
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29471
Thanks for everyones help on this. With a change in design I should have the CC finished in a couple of weeks. ... system which mean less thrust (power) output...
doof205
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Apr 1, 2006
9:49 am
29472
... You could use a argon flow meter the type used on tig welding sets this would give you a flow reading in leters per min In DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com,...
JOHN MILLS
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Apr 1, 2006
12:29 pm
29473
Ok, well here is the story. I have had my CC almost finished since January but then with a combination of school and work it has been put on the back burner....
Devin Patterson
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Apr 1, 2006
3:14 pm
29474
Hi Ran engine today with original cc 30 psi boost 560 deg c egt sweet. Then noticed a slight vibration and drop in oil pressure. On examination loads of play...
JOHN MILLS
doubleboost
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Apr 1, 2006
7:35 pm
29475
The question is what went bad first, the bearings, or the turbine wheel which is burned up pretty badly. I ask because you could have sustained the damage...
Russ
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Apr 1, 2006
8:01 pm
29476
--Hi Russ Temp measured with a digital probe 60 mill downstream of turbine did not exede 600 deg That said when i ran with the larger cc i did get fuel pooling...
JOHN MILLS
doubleboost
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Apr 1, 2006
8:39 pm
29477
Hi John Have the mice have been nibbling your turbine wheel ? It sounds like your overpressure excursion might have done some damage , though I'm not too...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Apr 1, 2006
9:10 pm
29478
Hi John, I have to ask what your temperature probe is connected to, as simply connecting them to a regular voltmeter will not yield accurate results. Is it an...
Russ
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Apr 1, 2006
9:57 pm
29479
You'd need something that is able to indicate more flow than an argon flowmeter. Also, those things normally incorporate a regulator, supplying 90 or so psi....
Rick Reid
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Apr 1, 2006
10:57 pm
29480
That would work rick. I was just curious if there was a instant visual gauge that someone could look at and see the flow rate. The scale would work but would...
Devin Patterson
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Apr 1, 2006
11:04 pm
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Hi Devin, I think maybe you are looking for something similar to Ebay item # 7546882727 I am not sure what the flow rate is of that part or how suitable it is,...
Russ
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Apr 1, 2006
11:38 pm
29482
- Hi John I think you are correct the mice have had a go at my turbine wheel. All my problems started when i built a new cc to fit the unit in to a kart . The...
JOHN MILLS
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Apr 2, 2006
12:01 am
29483
If the brass is stuck to the turbine end of the shaft, and the turbine wheel is toasted, I'd suspect that you had a serious heat problem. Any possibility that...
Rick Reid
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Apr 2, 2006
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29484
Now that you mention it I wired up some flow meters for on a manifold I made last summer at work. It was one of those things I had so many things needing to...
Devin Patterson
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Apr 2, 2006
4:40 am
29485
Except that the flow of vapor required is way above any argon flow meter I have seen. Fred ... From: JOHN MILLS To: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Planet X
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Apr 2, 2006
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29486
Theres been alot of talk here about sensors and probes, which I dont have a problem with, I have an excellent Keyence sensor, very fast. I have used an...
warnes_john
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Apr 2, 2006
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29487
If anyone want's it ? I have 3 of them now after people keep giving me them and they are taking up too much space ;) South Lincs UK. Jim...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Apr 2, 2006
3:12 pm
29488
I did some CC tests yesterday with the appliance of the Leaf Blower, ignition then fuel pump. It seems to work ok. I had no way of controlling the flow rate...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Apr 2, 2006
3:26 pm
29489
I am kind of confused as to what you are talking about. I have an idea but if you had a picture it would make it even better. Since it sounds like someone...
Devin Patterson
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Apr 2, 2006
3:32 pm
29490
I bought this Devin and it turned out to be a bit of a crock. I have re-designed the CC and was reporting on the speed controller. Look back through the posts...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Apr 2, 2006
3:50 pm
29491
Ok, Jim I remember when you bought that (i think). If I remember correct that was a few months back not. That is to bad the speed controller does not work as...
Devin Patterson
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Apr 2, 2006
4:16 pm
29492
I know it sounds like I have 3 up for grabs but I only have the one empty one. I worded it wrong :o( Sorry Jim :0)...
Jim Burrill (UK)
smogthemog
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Apr 2, 2006
6:45 pm
29493
Hi John, I am using the BS2P Basic Stamp microcontroller from http://www.parallax.com to get the job done. I then have the output going to a touchscreen LCD...
Russ
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Apr 2, 2006
7:48 pm
29494
Just thought I would let everyone know who is interested, I put up another update on the jet/kart project. We have made our first run with the engine as well....
Matt
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Apr 2, 2006
8:11 pm
29495
Hi, So let me get this straight. You're an expert engineer, welder, electronics engineer, software engineer, you're able to do what must be a mindblowingly ...
Phil Rhodes
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Apr 2, 2006
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29496
Hi Devin, Hole saws work nicely to make large holes, I used them while building my engines. A drill press would be a big help for this, as hole saws can grab ...
Rick Reid
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Apr 3, 2006
1:48 am
29497
I sure hope you left appropriate feed back on eBay for the dirty bugger. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Ron & Mary Ohler
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