Hi Jesse !
I don't have all the details - maybe Pierre will jump in
with all the info ....
What he has chosen to do is install one of the XP-360 type
versions of the O-360 180 hp engine, with several performance
mods. He's using fuel injection, and a lightweight carbon-fiber
sump, as well as lightweight starter & alternator, and dual
lightweight electronic ignition instead of mags. The manufacturer's
numbers show that this setup should be LIGHTER than a stock
O-320, with something in the 195 + horsepower range !! This
engine is mated to a Prince prop (wood core, carbon fiber coating)
weighing about 9 lb. The engine installation has been done by
John Goris, at Purple Hill Air Ltd., and he is completing a
4 door custom cowl, just like mine, for it. (He now has patterns !) :-)
It is being balanced by an Oddysey (sp.?) battery in the rear fuselage, as
well as an electric pump for the float gear, from Clamar Floats Inc..
Even though his firewall is moved back 3", and he has installed
Wayne's firewall mods, this arrangement is not recommended by the
factory, so he is breaking new ground. One major worry would be
exceeding redline in level flight !!! The whole objective, though, is
to build the ultimate float Rebel, so the drag of the amphibs
should avoid that problem, and it should be THE best performing
amphib Rebel in the world !!! I'm looking forward to seeing
a takeoff contest between this Rebel and Jack Weibe's highly
customized Elite ! :-) :-) (My money's on Pierre at this
point, as he should be over 200 lb. lighter !)
With luck, we should see it fly later this fall ! (I'm scheduled
to do the test flying .... :-) )
.......bobp
PS
While all this sounds exciting, I hope nobody changes plans
until we get some more feedback on how this works out. There have
been at least 2 other Rebels that had O-360's installed, with several
problems noted - perhaps not all the mods we use nowdays were
included .... FWIW, I'm not a big fan of "aircraft engine" fuel injection
- seems like the technology is somewhere about "1956 Chevy" level -
so maybe a simple carb would be a better choice ... we'll see !
In any case, that's the great thing about Murphy aircraft - you can
build it right up to the firewall, THEN decide on which engine to use ! :-)
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On Thursday 26 August 2004 10:28 am, Jesse Jenks wrote:
Bob,
For those of us who can't drop by can you describe his setup?
Thanks.
Jesse
From: Drew Dalgleish <
drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
Reply-To: <
rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
To:
rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Engines and props?
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:10:53 -0400
Thanks Bob I'll do that. I can't remember how smooth is the grass at
purple hill. I've been into a couple grass strips where taxiing on the
amphibs was a real bone jarring experience.
At 11:43 PM 8/25/2004 -0400, you wrote:
Hi Drew !
You aren't the first to consider this combination - and you just might
see it flying this fall !!! Pierre is 'way ahead of you -
Pop by Purple Hill Air to see the progress ... and the setup of the
amphibs !
Should be a DAZZLING performer ! :-) :-) ;-)
......bobp
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On Wednesday 25 August 2004 09:53 pm, Drew Dalgleish wrote:
a
much
prince
20hp
along
compression
Drew
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