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31206
Hello I recently got my hands on a Detroit Diesel Allison Air Research Division Turbocharger the thing is Massive and as far as I can Tell its Brand New. Has...
cigod
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Jul 1, 2006
9:37 am
31207
Years ago I worked in the glass business. There are several easy ways to install auto glass in frames. Silicone is not one of them, it will peel away from...
Mark K
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Jul 1, 2006
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31208
Almost but not quite. Plexiglas is the trade name for Acrylic, which tends to crack or split when drilling and cannot b cold formed. Lexan is a trade name for...
Fred Heim
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Jul 1, 2006
1:53 pm
31209
Hi folks....Tony alerted me today that media from my jetgallery site has been found at numerous new locations. I wouldn't mind but unless permission has been...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Jul 1, 2006
7:33 pm
31210
Hi "cigod" Theres a huge variety of turbos made by them , could you be more specific with inducer/exducer sizings, scroll A/Rs etc , or better still a pic :-)...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Jul 1, 2006
9:25 pm
31211
Nice! Having all that space in a full size bike is almost like cheating, even if I removed the combustor I couldn´t fit a throttle arrangement like that on my...
Anders
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Jul 1, 2006
9:27 pm
31212
Hi Anders LOL.....I think you've done a great job getting what you already have squeezed into that little beastie without "extras" :-)) Cheers John ... From:...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Jul 1, 2006
9:37 pm
31213
OK, got the test video up now. There are two resolutions to choose from, the smaller one is about 11 megs and the larger is about 21 megs. Small file: ...
Don Giandomenico
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Jul 1, 2006
10:29 pm
31214
You're right, I stand corrected. Fred Heim <fredheim@...> wrote: Almost but not quite. Plexiglas is the trade name for Acrylic, which tends to crack...
ts
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Jul 1, 2006
10:39 pm
31215
Just to keep the topic alive, I've drawn up some plans on how I want to build the combustor. Not quite definitive yet but getting there... ...
R. van Steenbergen
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Jul 1, 2006
10:42 pm
31216
Hi Don Like to say that you have done a great job!! ... From: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Don...
bugrace@...
bugrace2001
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Jul 1, 2006
10:47 pm
31217
Thanks Gary ............:0) ... choose from,...
Don Giandomenico
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Jul 1, 2006
11:21 pm
31218
Don - Very impressive starting!! Also I was impressed by the throttle movement without surge. Mike Early ... From: Don Giandomenico To:...
Michael Early
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Jul 1, 2006
11:26 pm
31219
Very nice indeed. Where did you find your jet nozzle cone? I like the long taper on it. Rick _____ From: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com...
Rick Reid
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Jul 2, 2006
12:36 am
31220
Wow Don, You always make the coolest stuff. Too bad I don't have room for a setup like that on my bike. The engine just sits too close to the front tire :(...
Russ W. Moore (USA)
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Jul 2, 2006
2:18 am
31221
Hey guys, I just updated Gary's website over at http://www.garysjetjournal.com He has his air start system up and running and there is some video of it at...
Russ W. Moore (USA)
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Jul 2, 2006
5:24 am
31222
Hi Chris, On a note on how to form the plastic. cant you use you current window for the form fire up your DIY-GT and a few meters away have the exhaust hitting...
Cameron Billiau
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Jul 2, 2006
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31223
Very nice running engine! I especially like the view of the starter clutch engaging the nut, really impressive! Have you measured what thrust it produces yet? ...
Anders
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Jul 2, 2006
7:28 am
31224
Hi Don, That is one sweet engine! The electric start makes all the difference and makes for an engine that looks like a neatly packaged commercial unit. Very...
Sal Aiello (UK)
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Jul 2, 2006
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31225
Found this neat calculator - could be useful to anyone wanting to deliver a known amount of fuel through different size holes.... ...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Jul 2, 2006
9:12 am
31226
Don, does having extended starter power leads cause any problems with emf to the brushless controllers?....
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Jul 2, 2006
9:17 am
31227
Don, Very nice system. I am always awed at what you build :) I see you are running on liquid fuel now. Are you lighting off with just a spark on start up, or...
Matt
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Jul 2, 2006
12:52 pm
31228
I enjoyed the video! A very well sorted engine and a cool start-nothing glowing at all even when looking straight up the jet pipe! Ian ... from,...
Ian Bennett
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Jul 2, 2006
1:31 pm
31229
Well done Don, hat's off to you Sir - That is certainly one cool engine you have built there. Jim ... from,...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Jul 2, 2006
2:16 pm
31230
Hi people. Is there any chance at all that someone could take a look at these pics and give me a bit of advice please It would be greatly appreciated :o) ...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Jul 2, 2006
2:20 pm
31231
Hi John! While we are at the throttle subject I thought I should seek your advice. I will have to re-design my throttle system on the bike since the pressure...
Anders
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Jul 2, 2006
4:33 pm
31232
Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments!!! The GR-7 has been a year in the making and has been one of the most challenging projects I have jumped into....
Don Giandomenico
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Jul 2, 2006
5:44 pm
31233
... Hi Don I think the American phrase is AWSUM What pumps are you running for oil and fuel John In DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com, "Don Giandomenico"...
JOHN MILLS
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Jul 2, 2006
8:14 pm
31234
Ok, what P2 are you expecting at max revs? It will be very interesting to find out just how much thrust it can produce with the right exhaust nozzle size. Did...
Anders
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Jul 2, 2006
9:25 pm
31235
Hi Jim The first pic shows probable machining for balance. The second looks like corrosion so does the third in the centre Sometimes if a "brass bush" isn't...
John (Racketmotorman)
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