Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
11-19-2010, 08:25 PM
#3
Senior Member
RE: Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
The only problem you will have is similar to a radial. You will be fine but expect smoke when you first start up because every bit of fuel and oil will be in the low cylinder. You might have a plug fowling problem. Just be sure to run the engine dry until it quits after every flight or at least after every day of flying. This might solve the smoke or fouling problem al together.
Barry
Barry
11-19-2010, 11:02 PM
#5
RE: Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
I'm wondering about another thing. The air flow will be very different in the top and bottom of your cowl. Will the top cylinder run hotter? I think it may. Enough to cause concern, not sure. Baffles would be in order at any rate.
11-20-2010, 12:03 AM
#6
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RE: Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
ORIGINAL: Thunderbolt47
Would the top cylinder run leaner than the bottom?
Would the top cylinder run leaner than the bottom?
11-20-2010, 08:01 AM
#7
RE: Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
ORIGINAL: jeff naul
gravity!!!!! the fuel will naturally fall to the bottom cylinder. you'll have to run richer to keep the top cylinder fueled which will cause the bottom to be in a rich condition all of the time.
ORIGINAL: Thunderbolt47
Would the top cylinder run leaner than the bottom?
Would the top cylinder run leaner than the bottom?
11-20-2010, 08:19 PM
#8
RE: Engine for Meister P47 Thunderbolt
For all the above, I don't think I would go this route. The very small blisters Wayne D put in his cowl to cover the plug caps really don't look bad. In say, a checkerboard scheme, I don't think they would be that noticeable.
