Hi Chris, My Dad will be there his car I need for the tow ball..LOL Also I might have a start gas issue. I might need to use your LPG tank again. Still running...
We use .040 inch wall stainless steel tubing on our engine, with 37 degree flare and required tube nuts, sleeves and flare fittings (also known as JIC or AN...
Parker makes a compression fitting for steel tubing, If memory serves it's rated for atleast 3000 psi. Here check out this McMaster part number 52215K441. ...
Actually i was up your way this morning, but had to leg it back for more work down east kent coast, tired would be an understatement!., starting to wind down...
We all wanna see the big twin '94s finished - time, space and money seem to be an issue, it was for me anyway. I want to buy this monster machine back off Jim...
Hey guys, plumbing up my afterburner and i was curious if I should use a bypass to control fuel pressure to the nozzles. I don't know if i should, i have...
Hi Grant The required fuel flow will be influenced by how much oxygen is left in the gases exiting the turbine wheel , and that'll be influenced by your...
Same problem re reply rejection I am waiting for the draw for the regatta to find out when I will be free to return from the gold Coast to the Northside. If I...
HI everyone, we have started work on my next project JET BIKE using a JFS 100 gas turbine with free power turbine. Getting help from John Wallis and others...
My new engine fired up first time yesterday and has been fitted to the bicycle but i am waiting for an upgraded oil pump as the one i have really doesnt flow...
... Thanks we think the bike will have a top speed of 300+ km an hour as long as the right angle gear box doesnt break, the JFS has 300 ib/ft of torque on...
I was wondering if any one has used a schitzer s1 for a gt. I was reading the starter pack and it says the inducer should be atleast 1 3/4" the inducer in my...
Well the topic says it all... Would you guys think that the RS32 turbo would be good to start on for my first turbine? My mothers workmate is going to give me...
hey guys, i am new to this interesting hobby. i have just obtained an air research TE0617 turbo in pretty good shape. any suggestions on how i start my...
Hi tnk At 1 3/8 " its getting kinda small , but as long as the turbine wheels exducer is at least 1.5" or a bit larger , you should get her fire up OK,...
G'day Dan I noticed your email address is "AU" , whereabouts are you mate :-)) What size are the comp inducer and turbine exducer ?? Most turbos can be made...
Hi Mike Welcome to the Group :-)) Best place to start on your project is the Starter Pack in Files Section , it'll lay out some basics for you , then if you...
Hi tnk You can use anything for the outer can/pressure vessel as long as its strong enough to contain the air pressures developed by the compressor at the...
I am reassembling my TRI-60-5 Jet Engine and the only thing Im not sure about is the bearing preload, There's a main shaft that runs thru the hole assembly...
Hey John, I'll have to go and get the turbo to tell you that information, but FYI I'm in Brisbane. I'll see if i can get it someday this week Thanks Dan ... ...
Hi Dan Once you have the sizes you can determine how to construct the engine . Have you seen the Postings last week about the turbine meet up your way next...
Dear Group Members, In the line of small turbines I am just a year or two old, have read well about them on the net but the thirst asks for more. Anybody of...