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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Bodhi on December 13, 2005, 05:27:51 PM
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I thought you guys might enjoy these photos. Please do not distribute them.
These are photos of the F4u-4 QEC (Quick Engine Change) Unit that I am building up for an F4u-4. The photos are all shot in my temporary shop while we wait to move into new digs. The QEC Stand was also built by me.
The engine is an R2800-CB3 same as the CB-16 but no two stage blower. We are using this engine as opposed to the R2800-18W as they are becoming rare. We will put the -18W into the next bird.
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Enjoy, but again please do not distribute.
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simply fantastic, Bodhi
didn't have a clue as to you being a nosepicker ;)
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I am not really the stunninghunk I work so hard to portray on here and in game.
;)
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Where's the grease?
Dude, you keep your shop entirely too clean LMAO
Nice pics though
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Dude will that thing fit in a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500????? Under the hood???? Might need to modify the frame to handle the tourqe but oh man what a ride that would be.
Man that thing is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure where you live but if your within 5 hours of Chesapeake, VA and you need someone to help turn wrenches let me know. Never mind just saw your in mile high country. That sucks because I would love to volunter time to something like that.
Also do you have any pics of the airframe that baby is going in??? Would love to see it.
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Damn i'm glad to be in Colorado, can I come see it some time Bodhi? Real beauty that one.
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Originally posted by Bodhi
I am not really the stunninghunk I work so hard to portray on here and in game.
;)
i found that hard to belive untill we flew allied together for malta :p
they gunna let you fly it?
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nice work bodhi!!! and that shop is very clean, I'm impressed.
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:O
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Originally posted by mechanic
they gunna let you fly it?
on second thoughts, did that thing come with the other parts. i always hate it when i buy a model and they forgot to mould the canopy, or the left tail plane. I imagine missing an entire aircraft could leave one slightly cheated. most of the bad ones are cheap imports, damn kids working for bread, they cant even do the job right! :mad:
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So... neat...:O
:noid
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will it fit a RV-7a?
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fricken droolll.
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wow, awesome Bodhi! You've got some skills man.
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What a beautifull hunk of steel. I've always been impressed with radials.
Wtg Bohdi.
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Ahhhhh, brings back memories of DH Beavers, alas replaced by Islanders by the Army some years ago.
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the engine is nice and all, but I'm impressed with that stand !!! That is a sweet piece of engineering !!
As for the clean shop.... I'd be afraid to walk in just to check it out for fear of leaving a foot print!!
Very nice, I'd give ya 5 stars !
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the header flange on the number 9 cylinder is installed upside down
very nice otherwise. :confused:
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Outstanding! I am an avid F4U Corsair lover and appreciate the photos. Thanks so much for sharing them.
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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
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Very cool Bodhi, thanks:aok
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Makes me think of when I was 18 working in a refurbish shop for planes and we had a Texan getting restored. The guy that owned it had a Mustang, and he flew it in to check how the work was progressing. Everyone was busy and I was saddled with the responsibility of guiding him up the tarmac to our shop.
What an honor that was, stuff like this makes you realize how great this particular era of men and machines were. That engine looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
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Nice pics. When do we get to see pics of the plane?? :)
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Probably later this month if I am in the mood.
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Derek nice fabricating!
Going to have two weeks vacation last week in June first week in July. If ya get that thing together I'll fly out and fly that bird back!
Derek....didn't notice bottom of quick change....what do you have it mounted on?
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Pics no show! I really want to see them too lol.
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Originally posted by Hajo
Derek nice fabricating!
Going to have two weeks vacation last week in June first week in July. If ya get that thing together I'll fly out and fly that bird back!
Derek....didn't notice bottom of quick change....what do you have it mounted on?
Hajo,
It's a custom fixture I designed and fabricated to support the engine at close to ground level to allow us to build it up as though it was on the airframe. It works easier this way as opposed to doing it on the airframe. The fixture is made out of 4" 3/8 thick wall square tube with 10 guage diamond plate and the gussets are all 3/16" plate welded both sides. The 8 castors which support the fixture are all 1200 lb a piece rated. It also has two seperate scaffolds that attach to the side to get the tech 3 feet AGL to allow for easier access to the top.
Give us a shout in June, you know you are more than welcome for a visit.
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Nice work......and good selection of material. One might think that you're a metalurgist ;)
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now, that there is a nice engine.... its too clean... slap some oil and grease on that bad boy!! ha ha
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mechanical poetry...mmmmmmmm:D
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That engine looked over-modeled to me.
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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.
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I second the "mechanical poetry" comment. Beautiful radial, really nicely crafted stand, good-lookin' shop.
Yer a lucky bastage, bud!!
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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 :cool:
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i have the same engine in my truck, i really like it except my gas mileage isnt that great. but it hauls
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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.
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Originally posted by mechanic
i found that hard to belive untill we flew allied together for malta :p
Give it some more time mate, you'll change your mind yet again :D
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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?
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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.
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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.