Thomas Parkes wrote:

Paul:

I've upgraded my computer and switched to a new ISP, with new

address.

In the process we've finally joined the high speed internet crowd

and

acquired a digital camera.  Now it will be easier to send photos.

I've

attached a photo of the new chip detector I've added to the PSRU

drain

lines of Tracy's 2.17 RDU-1B.  If I ever have a gearbox problem

again, I

should know of it in advance.

I'm still not flying my ES.  I'm currently adding a larger oil

cooler

with 50% more capacity than the standard Mazda cooler.  It is an
after-market competition cooler specifically for Mazdas.  I'll

send a

photo later.

I've also found a turbo map for my Garrett TE-06.  I'll send it

later.

Tom Parkes
tkpark@cableone.net

David Staten wrote:

What is the brand, part number, cost, specs, etc regarding the chip

detector listed/shown in that post.

Dave

-- Thomas Parkes wrote:

Paul:
I should have anticipated someone would want specifics.  Truth is, it is
from a helicopter gearbox and didn't cost a cent. . . . .given to me by
a friendly mechanic who wanted to help, so I don't have any specifics.
It has a magnetic sensor which draws metallic chips which close the
circuit and turns on a light in the cockpit.  I've seen similar in
several aircraft supply catalogs.

I paid $25.00 for a machinist to drill and tap a 2" by 2" diameter piece
of aluminum rod for each of the fittings.

Tom

A little back ground on Tom's turbo 3 rotor Lancair ES. Tom had a 
Ross gear box on there and it failed. Ross made some pretty crappie stuff
towards the end of its business life so we are not sure if it failed
from over HP or just plain defective manufacturing.

Paul
 
The Rotary Engine NewsLetter.  Powered by Linux.
ACRE NL web site. http://home.earthlink.net/~rotaryeng/            
Copyright 1998-2004 All world wide rights reserved.