on 8/9/04 2:19 PM, owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com at
owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com wrote:
Tim,
If not just for interesting reading please keep us informed if you find
anything out as to the longevity of the fit. It seams a successful injector
system would eliminate more than one 912 concern and add to the value of the
engine. Surprised Bombardier hasn't offered it yet. It's in some jet skis
and snowmobile I believe.
Regards,
Jeff
A258
> Jeff
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> It's already been done, Gloster strut members will remember that Eddie
> Clapham ( ex Rolls Royce development engineer and serial builder of
> kitplanes) had a 912 in a RANS Coyote ( or something similar) which he had
> installed a fuel injection system. He ran it for some time. Other than that
> I don't remember any more details at present. Its possible that Jeremy and I
> will see him at the Gloster Strut meeting tomorrow evening.
>
> Regards
>
> Tim Houlihan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jeremy Davey
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Engine failure test for glider wings
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> Jeff,
>
> It was I and it's very much a wish of mine - I'm not a fan on steam-age
> technology in modern aircraft!
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> I'm rather behind you with my build, though, so it's unlikely I'll have a
> solution in time for you - unless you're happy to retrofit in a few years.
> At this stage, I'm just trying to find out who has done what to date - the
> factory intercooler is one item that won't need to be developed, for
> example.
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