paul wrote:

Hi, all....I forgot to offer one additonal bit of information that I

found

out about the 2-rotor Midwest engine that may be available

soon....The

prop

reduction ratio is 3 to 1.  Paul Conner

Paul, If you get a chance ask him when he bought that and who
did he buy it from. It could be an early Midwest but they have not

looked

like that for at least the past six years. It could be a Norton.

Paul Lamar

I'll ask him where it was purchased.  I seem to recall that it was

shipped

in from overseas, but don't remember from what country.  Paul Conner

I am almost certain it is a Wankel. Here is a pic of the Wankel cog belt

drive.

 Hi, Paul....yes, it is a Wankel.....the name Wankel appears on the intake

casting. It looks different than this picture you just sent, however. Notice
your picture shows the radiator hooked to the plugs side of the engine.
This one has all cooling fittings on the opposite side of the engine. (I am
comparing it with image 004 that I sent to you, as the orientational views
are similar) Also, it looks like it might be an oil metering system on your
picture....mine has two spark plugs instead.  Also, your picture appears to
have a plate splitting the oil pan...the castings and everything look
different on this one.  Looks like several differences. Possibly they made
several models or ???  I will try to find out more history on this one.  It
is certaintly an interesting engine, and on the right aircraft could be a
real interesting combination.  Thanks for trying to shed some light on this
thing.  Paul Conner

 
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