Greg, have you done any more work with 4 stroke diesels recently? Jack

I just rebuilt my FS-48 conversion. It needed a new liner and ring. It was missing one of the wrist pin pads and scored the liner and ring. I bought the engine used and don't remember if I didn't inspect it or forgot to replace it when I did. I ran it for quite a while after the damage. While I had it apart I added the new OS crankcase vent system to it. I hope to run it again this or next week after I make a new lanova cell for it.

I'm also nearing flying the FS-91SII. I have a Walbro carb on it. I might make a new intake manifold for it before I do. I have some telemetry equipment for data acquisition to investigate some things I have in mind. Thursday and Friday look nice so I'm going to make every effort to get it in the air before our wonderful 2 week long Chicago fall season becomes winter.

I have FS-120 that I'm going to attempt. It should work, but if the things I saw with the 91 continue with greater size it will be tricky.

I have many other engine related projects on the table. An engine dyno, a duration aircraft, at least two spark ignition conversions of glow engines. I might do a couple diesel four stroke conversions to sell on Ebay.

Greg, I am retired. If you want to run some of your four stroke diesels Friday I could come up to you area to watch. I have seen videos but would like to see the real thing. I could bring my test stand and Drone maybe a GB. Maybe even a model to fly. I am also avilable for the week end weather permiting. What say you? Jack in Downers Grove. Further South and a bit warmer.

Engines on the test stand

That would be fun. I thought I would finish cleaning my garage today, but I still have some to do tomorrow. I'm not sure if my airplane will be done for Thursday. I'll let you know. Maybe we could meet at Shoe Factory Rd. I have no idea if it gets busy during the day there. My club field is in Johnsburg, which would be quite a haul for you.

Add to that list above a few diesel heads for the Norvel .074.

Greg, what town is Shoe Factory Road located near? I have heard of it but not sure where it is. I am busy Thursday but open after 10 am on Friday. Also Saturday and Sunday. We can watch the weather and pick a day we can both make.

Jack

Shoe Factory Rd is in Hoffman Estates.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...=17&iwloc=addr

Thanks Greg, should be an easy drive. Let me know if Friday around noon if it will work for you. If not, I am available for the week end. Jack

That sounds good. It looks like the weather is going to be nicer on Friday anyhow. I'll confirm tomorrow.

Jack, I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow. Saturday might still be possible.

Greg, OK I am available Saturday. Jack