Just got a Jet Cat.
03-25-2010, 12:37 PM
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Just got a Jet Cat.
Hi all
Been wanting to get into turbines and was fortunate enough to have a friend after crashing is Skymaster F 15, just gave up on the hobby and moved away. His ex wife had a bunch of stuff in the garage she wanted to get rid of before the house was sold and I came across the damaged but not destroyed F 15. She just wanted it out and considered the cleanout a favor.After getting some other nitro goodies and the F15 in my truck , off I went. I was tickled to have a turbine...although not running. Since he crashed it it was in decent shape. I think some water got in the electronics and possibly in tthe turbine. So I want to have a crack at cleaning it up and ressurecting it. I will likely need all new electronics and from what my friend said before he moved, the engine was running fine. Hes not sure why he "lost it" Money to burn I guess.
So the question is, how can I tell which turbine it is? Where do I begin? I did take the starter assembly off and noticed a number of 127G. It's fairly large, the plane had to weigh 25-30 lbs or so. I did consider selling itwith all the stuff it came with. I also removed the single to twin bifurcated pipe and it is in fine shape.
I will post pictures but a little guidance in the right direction until my next picture laden post please.
Been wanting to get into turbines and was fortunate enough to have a friend after crashing is Skymaster F 15, just gave up on the hobby and moved away. His ex wife had a bunch of stuff in the garage she wanted to get rid of before the house was sold and I came across the damaged but not destroyed F 15. She just wanted it out and considered the cleanout a favor.After getting some other nitro goodies and the F15 in my truck , off I went. I was tickled to have a turbine...although not running. Since he crashed it it was in decent shape. I think some water got in the electronics and possibly in tthe turbine. So I want to have a crack at cleaning it up and ressurecting it. I will likely need all new electronics and from what my friend said before he moved, the engine was running fine. Hes not sure why he "lost it" Money to burn I guess.
So the question is, how can I tell which turbine it is? Where do I begin? I did take the starter assembly off and noticed a number of 127G. It's fairly large, the plane had to weigh 25-30 lbs or so. I did consider selling itwith all the stuff it came with. I also removed the single to twin bifurcated pipe and it is in fine shape.
I will post pictures but a little guidance in the right direction until my next picture laden post please.
03-25-2010, 12:49 PM
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RE: Just got a Jet Cat.
VA, The best advice i can give you is to call Bob Wilcox at jet-cat and ask him what motor that is. He should have all the info on the serial # for the motor. If you let him no the original purchasers name he should be able to give you what you are looking for.
03-25-2010, 04:22 PM
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RE: Just got a Jet Cat.
If the number you refer to was etched on the aluminum ring just aft of hte purple cover where the wire comes out thsi serial number would be #1276. There have never been any letters in the serial numbers of JetCat's. This is a very old P-120 and they were good motors. All parts to fix are still available. As old as this motor is, I am not sure what the current market value for it is with the newewr JetCat SE's and SX's on the market.
Call bob and he will get you fixed up.
Call bob and he will get you fixed up.
