> >> George Lendich wrote:
     > >>
     > >> Paul,
     > >> Well there you have it, the new Bellhousing.
     > >> This will firstly go to Butch for testing ( he will machine his own).
     > >>
     > >> The weight is 14lbs in the RAW. The prototype 14.5 lbs finished.
     > >> I figure 2 to 3 lbs off that. I would be happy if it's more but Butch
     > >> will tell us.
     > >>
     > >> I don't know if demand would warrant it but a steel low pressure pattern
     > >> ( not die cast) would give a better finish and a lighter unit.
     > >>
     > >> Any idea what demand might be as the initial outlay is quite high to go
     > >> this way. I am not looking to make a profit out of this, but it would be
     > >> nice to recover the initial outlay.
     > >>
     > >> George ( down under)
     > >
     > > Cool George. For the new people this fits Tracy's gear box.
     > > Don't panic on the weight people. Just cut or machine away what
     > > you don't need. Looks like the starter will go on either side.
     > >
     > > Demand will depend somewhat on price.
     > > What is the price for the raw casting?
     > > Cost of shipping to the US?
     > >
     > > Shipping would be cheaper if you can find someone to distribute
     > > these George. Tracy Crook would be the logical guy.
     > >
     > > I'll have a talk with Dave Lemon at Mazdatrix. Maybe I can talk him
     > > into distributing some of this aircraft stuff. He has built several
     > > aircraft engines so far. Does a good job too as his race engines
     > > are very competitive in national road racing.
     > >
     > > Paul Lamar

     > Really professional looking unit, George. The time and patience you put into
     > this is evident in the finished product.  If I can get one of these, I could
     > be persuaded to change from my Ross to one of Tracy's drives with your
     > adapter plate. (I just didn't care for the open style flat construction of
     > Tracy's housing).  You just might have solved my only objection to Tracy's
     > unit.  Thanks for making a product that will make our rotary installations
     > look even more professional when we pull the cowlings off at airshows, etc.
     > Paul Conner

     George,
     The bellhousing looks really great.  Please be careful with your capital investment.  I think that Tracy has sold under 125 redrives so your market is rather limited.  Maybe batches of  10
     - 20 makes more sense.
     Ken Powell

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