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39314
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...
Cameron
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Sep 1, 2008
11:27 am
39315
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...
Jake L.
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Sep 2, 2008
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39316
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. ...
nick huwar
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Sep 2, 2008
1:07 pm
39317
Chris - I got your email but it wouldn't let me reply: basically to say got the info :-)...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Sep 2, 2008
5:36 pm
39318
Nick - did you get my TXT yesterday ? Jim ... mobile ... well?...
Jim Burrill (UK)
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Sep 2, 2008
5:50 pm
39319
I did...sorry, bloomin' busy trying to get work cleared up. I'll have to think on that - def one, two not so def.. :-)...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Sep 2, 2008
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39320
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...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Sep 2, 2008
5:56 pm
39321
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...
Nick Haddock (UK)
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Sep 2, 2008
6:23 pm
39322
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...
grant_blakeley
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Sep 2, 2008
11:53 pm
39323
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...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:39 am
39324
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...
jim_b012000
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Sep 3, 2008
12:19 pm
39325
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...
mark
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Sep 5, 2008
8:37 am
39326
Good luck with the jet bike, it should be a real beast I will follow the project closely. ... a...
Joolz
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Sep 5, 2008
11:52 am
39327
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...
Joolz
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Sep 5, 2008
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39328
... 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...
mark
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Sep 5, 2008
9:36 pm
39329
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...
tnk_87
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Sep 7, 2008
9:47 am
39330
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...
Daniel Foster
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Sep 7, 2008
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39331
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...
mike
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Sep 7, 2008
9:48 am
39332
... the ... help ... Also what kind of materials do you guys use for your combusters I was thinking 3/16 tube....
tnk_87
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Sep 7, 2008
6:49 pm
39333
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,...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 8, 2008
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39334
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...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 8, 2008
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39335
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...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 8, 2008
12:41 am
39336
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...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 8, 2008
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39337
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...
David Steele
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Sep 8, 2008
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39338
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 ... ...
Daniel Foster
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Sep 8, 2008
10:04 am
39339
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...
John WALLIS (Racketmo...
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Sep 8, 2008
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39340
Nope, I'll have a look and see if i'm not doing anything thanks Dan ... way next weekend ? ... on for ... works....
Daniel Foster
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Sep 8, 2008
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39341
Hi I have just added a photo of the jet bicycle with the larger turbo, I have just tested it on gas and will be running it on liquid fuel soon....
Joolz
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Sep 8, 2008
4:46 pm
39342
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...
abdul quddus
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Sep 8, 2008
9:02 pm
39343
I can find out.  And yes, it is structural, it determines your rotordynamics of the whole system. ... From: David Steele <STEELE308@...> To:...
John Lucero
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