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- From: jlw@world.std.com (James L Walker)
- Subject: Re: Tuned Pipe Questions
- Message-ID: <Bt8q1t.EpJ@world.std.com>
- Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
- References: <1992Aug18.195206.17141@news.eng.convex.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 17:03:29 GMT
- Lines: 77
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- In article <1992Aug18.195206.17141@news.eng.convex.com> mccrorey@convex.com (Martin McCrorey) writes:
- >I am about to use a tuned pipe for the first time. This will be a
- >Super Hots with a rear exhaust OS 46 ABC. Before I start on the
- >fuselage, I would like to establish the header length as closely as
- >possible. I have built a bench for running in and tuning the engine,
- >but I have never bench run an engine or set up a tuned pipe before, so
- >I would like any advice I can get. In particular, I have the following
- >questions:
- >
- > 1. Should it be broken in without the pipe, and if so, with what?
- > (There is no muffler with this engine, so I can't use that,
- > and I am going to run it in my garage, so I won't be running
- > it with an open header, either).
- >
- There was an article in RCM this month on the construction of the q'icksilv'r
- in which the guy recommends running the SF in with the muffler. No reason
- given. It could be so that you don't have to mess with the pipe to keep
- the engine running at the same time as you are running it in.
-
- > 2. How do I break in the engine on the bench? I have been advised
- > not to "four stroke" an ABC, apparently because they run too
- > tight when that cool, so I am planning to vary the speed a lot
- > while keeping it a just lean enough to hit every time.
- >
- I keep hearing this lately. I've always run my ABC engines in on one tank
- slobberingly rich. It seems to me that if you are trying to loosen up the
- sleeve and piston, that running them too tight is just the ticket. After
- the slobbering rich tank, I run another tank and alternate between 5 and
- 15 clicks of the optimal needle setting every few minutes. This is the
- standard method at my field.
-
- > 3. What is a good header length to start with? I am more
- > interested in a strong climb than top speed. I looked at
- > another similar pipe, and the manufacturer recommended
- > 9.25" from glow plug to the fattest part of the pipe.
- >
- This construction article in RCM also says that MAC sells a pre-tuned
- pipe with header, etc for the SF version of this engine. Perhaps they
- also sell one for the RF? See your SIG catologue.
-
- > 4. I plan to start with a 10x6 prop, although I will probably try
- > a variety of slightly heftier props when the plane is flying and
- > the engine is run in. Is this a good starting point for this
- > engine? I am also curious to know what kind of RPM to expect
- > from this engine with varous props (and how it will compare
- > with the side exhaust 46 with muffler).
- >
- Again, from the article:
-
- 10x6 Master Airscrew
- Muffler 12,900-13,100
- Muffled Tuned Pipe 14,900-15,200
- Tuned Pipe about 200 rpm faster than muffled tuned pipe
-
- I run my Enya .45 CX with a 10x7. As I understand it this slows the engine
- down and reduces prop noise. At my field we are pretty paranoid about
- sound, so I would always raise the pitch before the length of the prop.
-
- > 5. Is a 10% nitro, castor/synthetic mix fuel OK for break-in?
- >
- It has been said here before that once you go up in your nitro content, your
- engine loosens up for the higher running temperature. When you then reduce
- the nitro content your performance will be worse than when you started at
- that content. Check the oil content of your fuel. It should be about 20%
- especially when running the engine in. Most of the fuel I buy is 18% oil
- and I add 1/3 cup of synthetic oil per gallon to make up the balance.
-
- > 6. Can a put a tank pressure fitting on the side of the pipe
- > and have it work OK, or do I really need a pump?
- >
- I've seen several tuned pipes work with tank pressure. The pressure line
- is a little long though.
-
- >Thanks,
- >Martin
-
-
-