"Michael D. Lilja" wrote:

Hi,

Okay, so sounds like fuel consumption is acceptable and power is not a
problem.  What would be the difficulty, if any, to create a motor or
prop to spin in the opposite direction for counter-rotating purposes?
 Sounds like it would be a great engine to use in a pusher configuration
becuse of its small, round size and the extension caused by the PSRU.
 Have a great weekend and thanks for the help.

Mike Lilja

Not possible to make it run backwards.

Paul Lamar

Depending on the make and reduction of the PRSU, you can make the prop spin
either direction as required. The RWS 2.17 will reverse the rotation. I
believe the Marcotte (Spelling?) does not reverse the rotation. The 2.8
redrives do not reverse the rotation as far as I know.
It works great for a pusher or tractor.

Ron Freier

 
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