Thank you for the input, I will dig deeper. Tristan
> On Mar 28, 2017, at 9:22 AM, Jeff Scott via KRnet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > To echo what Steve said, the rigidity of the carbon fiber blades on the IVO > prop as well as the Warp Drive props are known to cause harmonic vibrations > that are detrimental to the life of the crankshaft in that the harmonics can > cause crankshafts to crack and eventually fail. It is strongly recommended > to use wood or wood core props only on VW conversion engines. > > Of course with Experimental Aircraft, you are allowed to build contrary to > recommendations. But please be aware of the potential issues. > > -Jeff Scott > Los Alamos, NM > > ---------------------- > > Unless something has changed IVO props are not approved for a VW engine. > > Steve Glover > > Sent from my electronic leash. > >> On Mar 28, 2017, at 08:15, Tristan Vincent-Philpot via KRnet >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I popped in to see the KR-1 engine swap progress today. The 2100D required a >> ~6 inch extension to the cowling (top and bottom), a custom internal >> exhaust, new mount, modified intakes, and a new adapter for the IVOProp. >> It's getting there. Totally new look with the longer nose and no front >> exhaust stubs. >> >> Tristan > > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
