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V8 ???? in a Long EZ ??? Where can I see some pictures of this one?

The aluminum block, Buick V-8 was the powerplant that the original eRacer was designed around.

T Mann - Loooong-EZ/20B Infinity R/G Chpts 18

Velocity/RG N951TM

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The aluminum block, Buick V-8 was the powerplant that the original eRacer was designed around.

I think Spencer's is based on a Ford engine. Direct drive. Don't remember the details on the Buick eRacer except he had a lot of issues.
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I think Spencer's is based on a Ford engine. Direct drive. Don't remember the details on the Buick eRacer except he had a lot of issues.

Sencer's Ford is a 351 cu in direct drive V8. Shirls aluminum buick V8 had to the best of my knowlege 750 hrs on the engine. the only mechanical problems were a broken rocker and a rod, neither contributed to a glider situation. That being said, he had a cowl fire because of the exhaust exiting the side of the cowl and almost lost the AC.

 

Jack

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Sencer's Ford is a 351 cu in direct drive V8. Shirls aluminum buick V8 had to the best of my knowlege 750 hrs on the engine. the only mechanical problems were a broken rocker and a rod, neither contributed to a glider situation. That being said, he had a cowl fire because of the exhaust exiting the side of the cowl and almost lost the AC.

 

Jack

Good thing he had the forward titling canopy.

 

He also had a female passenger with him. Was it Jeanna Yeager?

Best regards,

 

Bruce Sturgill

http://www.pursuitofflight.com

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Perry ..... what prop are you turning now.

In looking on your site it appears you have gone to an adjustable pitch.

I'm still using the fixed pitch. The Vari-Prop is a true variable pitch prop with it's own hydraulic control system independent of the engine. That makes it good for use with the rotary engine. I did a couple test flights over a year ago. It weighs over 50 lbs. so I'm currently waiting for a lighter hub they are building for me.
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Shirl (The designer an pilot) was able to release the canopy latch which resulted in the canopy popping up 3-5 inches. The result was it cleared most of the smoke from the cockpit.

T Mann - Loooong-EZ/20B Infinity R/G Chpts 18

Velocity/RG N951TM

Mann's Airplane Factory

We add rocket's to everything!

4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, 14, 19, 20 Done

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