Author Topic: Some pics of the F4u-4 QEC I am building (Read 1857 times)

Killjoy2 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 15, 2005, 10:45:34 AM »

That engine looked over-modeled to me.

Bodhi · « **Reply #31 on:** December 15, 2005, 12:21:24 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Wolfala
Bodhi,

Question. As 90 % of the gas in the world for these engines is 100 LL, do they have ways by like using a mixing additive to make the 100LL the same properties or close to the anti detonation properties as the old 115/130?

Wolf

Wolfala,

We just don't run the engines at high MP's any more, too much risk of detonation and subsequent engine damage. Helps to deal with using 100LL. At Reno, they sell a special mix for racing that is made special every year for the event. Other than that, you just do not see the original high octanes any more.

USHilDvl · « **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2005, 03:08:34 PM »

I second the "mechanical poetry" comment. Beautiful radial, really nicely crafted stand, good-lookin' shop.

Yer a lucky bastage, bud!!

KTM520guy · « **Reply #33 on:** December 15, 2005, 03:51:49 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Bodhi
Wolfala,

We just don't run the engines at high MP's any more, too much risk of detonation and subsequent engine damage. Helps to deal with using 100LL. At Reno, they sell a special mix for racing that is made special every year for the event. Other than that, you just do not see the original high octanes any more.

Oooo VP Air Race 125/157. You can almost see the lead in it!!

Very nice motor by the way. If only I could hang that on the front of my RV-8

yayyyy · « **Reply #34 on:** December 15, 2005, 05:03:46 PM »

i have the same engine in my truck, i really like it except my gas mileage isnt that great. but it hauls

airbumba · « **Reply #35 on:** December 15, 2005, 09:15:57 PM »

Back to Bohdi's most excellent work, at risk of being off topic, would you by any chance have the designs to an engine stand for small block v8's, along those same lines?

I'd even like the dimenshions of the stand type, (cradle?) the type that doesn't bolt on?

P.S:

I just reaquired a 327 engine 67'with the 'camel hump' . I had sold this to someone years ago,(when i was 18) , before I knew what it meant, my pal razzed me about it for years. Now buddy is kinda sick, and is selling his stuff, and called me right off. He GAVE me the engine, i offered to pay, instead he suggested a donation. The old boy told me he'll deliver it when he sees a proper stand for it....I need help, is it a bolt on or cradle he wants as 'proper'?(i figure i know the answer) Guess the ol' boy wants to see me work for my old engine back. Help , please.

Thanks in advance you guys.

Edbert · « **Reply #36 on:** December 15, 2005, 09:27:35 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by mechanic
i found that hard to belive untill we flew allied together for malta

Give it some more time mate, you'll change your mind yet again

Wolfala · « **Reply #37 on:** December 16, 2005, 01:05:16 AM »

OK so they make a special race blend mix. What is the max u can put a R2800 or Packard Merlin to without blowing it apart on 100LL vs the old 115/130 or race blend?

mars01 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:46:33 PM »

More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!

More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics! More Pics!
More Pics! More Pics!

MINNOW · « **Reply #39 on:** December 16, 2005, 05:19:49 PM »

Very sweet Bodhi, Nice setup.

F4u's are my favorite bird and its a treat to see someone in the game that actually works around them.

JimC · « **Reply #40 on:** December 16, 2005, 11:51:22 PM »

Some folks get to have all the fun. Your a dog. Leaded gas (even LL) smells so good when it burns, did I mention...your a dog. I must admit tho..it does look very good. Nice job.