Ed Anderson wrote:

 > > > > Would the taperlock take 6000+ rpm? Or perhaps better

question is

it

balanced to take 6000+rpm?

Ed Anderson

Ed, The taperlock would easily handle the rpm. The elements

are

full

circle less a very minimal

slot which in multi-taper styles can be opposed for

excellent

balance.

The elements are trapped

within a full diameter and are quite strong. Weight here

seems

the

biggest negitive. What are your

shaft diameters? There are several newer multi-taper

elements

that

reduce size and weight. The

gear would also move slightly while tightening. This

movement is

consistant though and you could

do a test assembly to predict the final position. Bill

Jepson

The Ross shaft is 1.75" dia for about 2-3" just before the Sun

gear.

In

fact, I'm not certain there would be adequate clearance in the

gear

housing

for the taperlock (diameter wise that is).
 Just curious as to whether this would simplify the lack of a

thrust

bearing

fix.

Ed

Ed, we just saw a new taperlock type of bushing that has no rim like

the

normal

ones does, think it was on the gates web site, or maybe Morse chain.
Royce

Thanks, Royce

    I'll chech it out

Ed

Have you been drinking again Ed? Your slurring your words :)

Paul Lamar

Not me!   However, my Outlook spell checker may have been..  I've noticed
some strange behavior from it from time to time. I'll check my bar stock.

Are you stopping by the Crooks on your Sun & Fun trip?

Ed

Perhaps. I'll be flying standby UAL and it all depends on what day it starts.
If I fly into Orlando unlikely. If I fly into Tampa perhaps. I will be
volunteering for the engine workshop area however.

Paul Lamar
 
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