help on a Nelson engine
12-24-2003 | 10:13 PM
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help on a Nelson engine
Hi I have a "FAI NELSON" "HIGH NIRTO VERSON".
ITS only been test once befor i got it.
an what prop should I use to breakin the engine?
this is a link.. its the 8th engine down
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/pylon_engines.htm
if yall can give me more info thanks in advance
speedman
ITS only been test once befor i got it.
an what prop should I use to breakin the engine?
this is a link.. its the 8th engine down
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/pylon_engines.htm
if yall can give me more info thanks in advance
speedman
12-25-2003 | 10:46 AM
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RE: help on a Nelson engine
Could you be a bit more specific. The FAI Nelson is meant for use with a tuned pipe and FAI fuel, 20% castor and 80% alcohol, no Nitro.
Is this a rear exhaust, rear intake or front intake.?
Ed S
Is this a rear exhaust, rear intake or front intake.?
Ed S
12-25-2003 | 03:36 PM
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RE: help on a Nelson engine
I checked the website you mentioned. This engine was intended for use in Formula one racing. To break it in you will need fuel with at least 60% Nitro. An average prop for racing use was 8 1/2 x 7. This size was not carved in stone, there was a lot of personal choice, black magic, folklore and down right BS when it came to carving propelers. Engines would be reving at about 24k. For breaking in I used an everyday 9 x 6 cut down to about 6 x 6 and balanced. This prop with 60% fuel would get the engine up to operating rpm and temperature two stroking with a rich needle setting. Run a half dozen tanks through with this setting, letting the engine cool completely between runs and you will be all set.
Ed S
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