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20 August 2006, 02:55 PM
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Looks good, what is it? Something you found, something you made, how many are there.... Come on don't keep us in suspense.
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20 August 2006, 05:35 PM
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That's my engine.
Franzkite,
Why do you think that the gipsy queen is the best replacement for a mercedes? What does this engine have over anything else out there? Are there enough parts to produces 1-10 engines? Looks like you don't have a valve cover on piston #1 yet. Is it set up to be operational yet? Or do you still have some work on it to do before finishing? How did you solve the chroming of the cylinder barrels? How did you take care of the down draft carbs that are inverted? Hows things going in Germany? Did you get to see any of the world cup in person this summer? Your friend,  Buck |
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21 August 2006, 05:08 AM
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Mercedes has 15 liters , this Gipsy Queen has 12 liters , for example the Ranger has only 8 liters . With the today high compresion this engine has more power like the Mercedes. from 250 hp to 300 hp. The oil system is changet to have the cylinders up .The special valve cover is made to see how the oil system function with the rockers. to produces 10 engines can be a problem.
Buck , I had no time for the world cup, later more pictures and info Last edited by franzkait; 11 November 2006 at 11:55 AM. |
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22 August 2006, 03:54 AM
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caburator system OK, after some oel problems in the beginning , I had to change the valve guides to have rubber seals at the valve shafts.this engine has 3 to 4 houers , and runs very good. just one part has to be changet.
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22 August 2006, 06:59 AM
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Two-seater Pilot
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Doesn't this engine run backwards?
It rotates the prop in the opposite direction of the Mercedes right? Also, since it runs at 2500 rpm instead of 1800, the prop has the be shorter? But I agree, it is a way better replacement than the Ranger. Probably better than the original since it is more dependable and parts are easier to get. Does it weight about the same as a D3a?
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22 August 2006, 11:33 AM
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this engine rotates in the oposite direction.2500 is max for take of , most Mercedes have a 2.7m prop, this engine can have a 2.5 or 2.6 meter prop.there is no hub for a wooden prop for this engine , so I have to make this hubs.
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26 August 2006, 10:05 AM
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