Ed Anderson wrote:

 >

I can appreciate what Ed meant when he says "at the time that appeared to

be

the best answer" and I would not suggest he start over. Ed still needs to
fabricate a proper oil sump that will work with his installation. He is
having problems with oil leaks from his Ross re-drive which I think
are probably related to the higher oil level in his plugs up engine.

I agree with everything Ed said here except the last sentence. First, I

cannot

think of a situation where normal orientation is not feasible. As I

mentioned

before the engine is lower when installed in its intended up right

orientation.

If indeed normal orientation is not feasible then I say don't install a

rotary.

Your life and the lives of your passengers are not worth risking.

I don't think anybody would think of installing an air cooled aircraft
engine rotated 90 degrees. I also don't think a automotive V8 should
be installed 90 degrees or even 180 degrees like Steve Whitman did.
With all due respect even Steve Whitman was not infallible. Piston engines
can be made to work up side down but the inverted aircraft engines, like

the

MB600 series and the inline engines of long ago, were designed from

scratch

to do so.

Paul Lamar

Hi Paul,

        Yes, design for new oil sump is completed which will lower the oil
level - also with the drain back hole from the PSRU 8" below  the original
position of the Ross had fitting on oil pan.  This which should help the
PSRU leak situation as it lowers the drain back considerably with no up-hill
stretches.  Parts are cut out and fabricated, just need to find a welder who
can do a decent job on 1/8" plate 6061T6. Will send photo once completed.

Ed Anderson

Ed

We got a good welder on the field out here at Santa Paula. 1/8 plate is a piece
of cake. He builds all those forest fire drop tanks for helicopters
around the world. He is working on some Commanche helio tanks for the state
of Florida as we speak. You can send it to me and I will send it back when he is 
done. Also Bulent has somebody down there is south Florida I think.
Also try Art Luther in Orlando. He did a real nice job on Bill Hughes
engine installation. Art built the whole shooting match in this picture 
including the PSRU.

 You can reach Art at  artscustom@hotmail.com,  941-644-8903,  4930 Hidden
 Hills Dr. Lakeland, Fl. 33813.
 
Paul Lamar
 
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