TodFitch Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Now that's a 6 cylinder. I recall trying to work out how the crank and valve mechanism would have to work on those and, if I recall correctly, came to the conclusion that a radial engine pretty much had to have an odd number of cylinders. And all the photos or written descriptions I've seen of radial engines seemed to have an odd number of cylinders. So, has anyone got a photo or documentation on a 6 cylinder radial engine? (Or maybe we are referring to different photos in that posting.)
casper50 Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 it could be a 7. Just tried to count what I could see and estimate what I couldn't see.
Don Coatney Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Believe this is the same engine or close to it. And this might help.
BigDaddyO Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Yes, all radial and rotary (think WW1 not Wankel ) aircraft engines have odd numbers of cylinders because of the rod arrangement. There is a master rod and all the other rods are offset on the master rod. The cams are unique looking, just a large ring with lumps around the outer edge. Edited October 4, 2015 by BigDaddyO
BigDaddyO Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) We have several of these at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. This weekend is the last show of the year by the way. Edited October 4, 2015 by BigDaddyO
Don Coatney Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 "Interesting" old photos, does this qualify? image.jpg Does that qualify. That is debatable.
busycoupe Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 That last one looks like most of the streets in South Carolina this weekend.
Ulu Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Wildfire pours smoke into the Grand Canyon, as we fly over in a bush plane. The oldest arc-welded structure known in California is this spiral stair in Moaning Cavern. I've been down it a couple times. Ya don't step on Batman's cape, but this cape sure makes it hard to drive without funny looks from the public.
Don Coatney Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 1917 Dodge Roadster If you want to scoot your butt
Ulu Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 little lod lady from.jpg That rickety old garage fall down yet?
pflaming Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Before. After: Was looking for something else and came across these. I must admit, I miss the blue truck.
pflaming Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 T-shirt in my shop, don't recollect where I got it.
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 that truck is too good for PP...he would have to burn it and let it sit in the rain with the residue of a building ashes and all (every wonder where lye comes from) just to get some patina... P aint A nd T rim I n N asty A rray
Ulu Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Hey, I remember the Green Monster! Did that car run in SoCal or Bonneville? Someone (Breedlove?) eclipsed the GM's run in short order as I recall. The motorcycle reminds me of the infamous Uni-sulky, but it's missing a rider (which would often be typical of a Uni-sulky as well.)
Don Coatney Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 No excuse for not having a lift. https://www.facebook.com/HellaflushRC/videos/628570777259265/?fref=nf
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