Subject: underdrive pulley
From: Rotary Engine
Date: 2/20/2007, 7:40 PM
To: AARotary Engine


Hi,


Some questions:

Any advantage to using an under drive pulley in an aircraft
installation?  Would it help with the higher constant RPM's I will be
running?

I have to move my alternator on my Renesis engine to the side, rather
than have it on top as it comes, when I do so I will have an
interference problem with the pulley belt and the crank angle sensor.
Can I use washers or a plate to move all the pulleys out to eliminate
the problem? Would there be any concerns doing this?

Does anyone know of a good oil filter relocation kit for the Renesis
engine?


Thanks,
K11

Paul Kvernplassen
Building a GlaStar in Alaska

Paul,
On my 13B I relocated the alternator by using a bracket from
www.pineappleracing.com and an 20% oversize aluminum alternator
pulley from Racing beat. I also converted to a double V-belt all
around. The original serpentine belt would slip over 4000 rpm without
a tensioner pulley. I don't know if these parts will work on RX8?
Buly


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