TOM & BOBBIE JORDAN wrote:

Paul:  The supercharger is an Eaton brand.  I have installed an
intercooler also.  The electronics were made by Tracy Crook.  I am using
the original coils for this engine, along with the standard signal
pickup sensor for timing.

   This setup required me to mount the supercharger on the side of the
engine.  I did this by fabricating a mounting plate and fastened it to
the existing bolt points available on the side of the engine.  The lower
forward sparkplug is difficult to remove because of space constraints.
I ordered three different size drive pulleys for the unit.  I need to
evaluate which supercharger speed will be appropriate for the boost I'm
looking for.

   Bill Freeman has some pictures that he can download to the site if
you wish to see what everything looks like.  I can't remember how old
the pictures are, or if the engine was completely assembled at the time
I sent them.  I will be developing a new set soon.

   I rebuilt the 93  core.  The engine was said  to have 22,000mi on it
at the time it was salvaged.  I found the entire core to be within
factory specs.  Thus the rebuild went very well.  Carbon buildup was
moderate.  I chose to mix my fuel instead of using the oil injector.

    My gear reduction unit is a Ross 2.17.  As it looks now, my plane
will weigh approximately 1000 to 1100 lbs.  This of course is on the
heavy side for a long-EZ.  I am confident that performance will be
superb.

    I'll keep everyone informed as I get more performance data.  I will
have time to do more testing two weeks from now.

                                        Tom

Yes I would like those pictures Tom.

Paul Lamar
 
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