VW auto users consider it the "wrong end," but the overwhelming number of
aircraft that use the VW engine have done it this way, ever since the
original Volksplane (which i think was the first VW powered plane).
If you do it the other way, the bolt holes on the crankcase wind up on the
"wrong end"
I believe the aerovee turbo uses the "wrong" end of the crank.
http://www.sonexaircraft.com/news/images/AeroVee_Turbo_5771.jpg
> thats why people who drive the prop from the wrong end always use a
> force 1 bearing and only wood props at normally aspirated, derated rpm
> tune only.
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 5:47 PM, bjoenunley via KRnet
wrote:
> Building a belt driven psru seems doable. Has anyone here built one or plan
> to build one?
>
> Joe
> Florida
>
> "current available redrives for the vw seem to be heavy and/or
> unreliable. most would find the engineering cost to op
My heartburn with PSRUs is the engine will be turning a lot faster and
putting out more power at the higher RPM. The engine will not last
nearly as long as if it were running at 3200 RPM wide open and under
less stress from the power output. Also, there are lots of moving
parts, and new poin
On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 6:43 AM, Chris Prata via KRnet
wrote:
> I wondered about that too. A redrive has other benefits as well of a larger,
> slower turning propeller. First, much stronger takeoff acceleration and also
> climb. Quieter too.
> Hopefully some good replies and examples will be for
Building a belt driven psru seems doable. ?Has anyone here built one or plan to
build one?
Joe
Florida
"current available redrives for the vw seem to be heavy and/or
unreliable. most would find the engineering cost to optimise redrives"
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>
>
>I have found a 1776 cc VW engine real cheap.
>
>Marty Martin
+++
The other "elephant in the room" question is what do you plan to use
the engine on? If on a KR1, O.K., if on a KR2, marginal power, if on
a KR2s, inadequate power. Cheap i
Is that bearing a bolt-on? So (forgive my ignorance) a stock Type 1 engine can
be most improved with a forged crank and that extra bearing thing? Any other
key mods?
The best VW engines to install in a KR come with
> forged cranks and an additional bear area up front for the prop hub.
> Revmaste
net at list.krnet.org
> Subject: KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine
> From: krnet at list.krnet.org
>
> I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I
> know that if you use a redrive there is a weight penalty. But does the
> safety factor
The best way to explain may be to go directly to the Great Plains
website and do a lot of reading. Lots to be learned there.
Here's a link to one page with most items arranged alphabetically:
http://www.greatplainsas.com/sceparts.html
George
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Subject: KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine
I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I
know th
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Subject: KR> anyone using a redrive on small VW engine
I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct driv
Add a Force One Bearing, Virg
On 4/25/2015 8:32 PM, Marty Martin via KRnet wrote:
> I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I
> know that if you use a redrive there is a weight penalty. But does the
> safety factor go up as well.
>
> I have found a 177
I have always heard of crank shafts braking when used as direct drives. I
know that if you use a redrive there is a weight penalty. But does the
safety factor go up as well.
I have found a 1776 cc VW engine real cheap. It is brand new and has been
pickled and sitting for about 8 years. The lad
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