Engine projects

[jeff2wings]

Just got this interesting engine ,anyone know anything about it ??

[Stuphedd]

this was someones project but whos ????

Dare I run it ??

[jeff2wings]

So,after a bit of a pause ,, project Meteor RV makes some progress ?

in the style of the Nordec

[jeff2wings]

So after searching the web and other forums, I got zero info on this engine so I think it's time to have a look at the insides of this mystery engine

yes,it's a front rotary disc inlet,most people will have seen a rear rotary disc valve (that I will be using on the meteor above) but this is most unusual,although if you the name E.T.Westbury probably less so.Will screw it back together and see how it goes .

 

Edited By jeff2wings on 12/08/2018 14:55:11

[Manish Chandrayan]

That sure is one massive crank web on the Howard. Maybe was a necessity due to front intake. And I for sure have never seen a front rotary intake. Thanks for those pictures

[onetenor]

Looks home made from castings to me.

[Geoff Peacock]

Posted by jeff2wings on 12/08/2018 14:53:38:

So after searching the web and other forums, I got zero info on this engine so I think it's time to have a look at the insides of this mystery engine

It might be worth contacting this chap - a veritable mine of information on such things. His website is well worth spending some time on.

Go to:
http://adriansmodelaeroengines.com/catalog/main.php

Mention my nme by all means.

 

Edited By Geoff Peacock on 12/08/2018 17:23:03

[jeff2wings]

Thanks for that Geoff,I have come across Adrians site before but others may enjoy looking at his excellent engine library

Yes onetenor,home built for certain,the patterns for casings are well done although the casting not so good surface finish,also the crankshaft is made in three pieces.

So,no sooner than I mention Mr Westbury and up pops on e-bay for sale a Westbury 5 cc KESTREL with front rotary valve !!

[jeff2wings]

So after digging through my box of meteor bits .......

I found this....

if any one has an old engine they would like restored,PM me and I will see if I can help out

[jeff2wings]

So this week in the workshop I have finally made a start on my over engineered and unnecessarily complicated test stand to run up some of these engines I have !

this is half of it,more complication to come.

[Manish Chandrayan]

That's some nice clean work

[jeff2wings]

Thanks Manish,

Bit more faffing about with the Meteor RV

inlet rotor

part finished intake housing just the carb retaning screw to add and a final skim over,then onto the crankshaft

[jeff2wings]

Well I'm in getting closer to possibly finishing this project it might even run !

so after some nerve-wracking milling and turning I have this  ,the crank pin will be a press fit in silver steel of .250 inch o/d,the meteor one is 7 mm so that means I will need.................

a new conrod !

if nothing else,it will make a nice paper weight

Edited By jeff2wings on 29/09/2018 18:42:54

[jeff2wings]

So today I made an 'improved' test stand ,I have one of those clamp type mounts but always thought it could be done better as some engines did't fit so well.

[onetenor]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?ei=2Hq6W83ZNYrIgAblnYuwBg&q=making+model+aircraft+canopies&oq=canopy+moulding&gs_l=psy-ab.1.4.0i71k1l8.0.0.0.25636.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c..64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.F7xtsbrq1Vg

https://www.manomano.co.uk/miscellaneous-multi-tool-accessories/rotary-tool-rubber-polishing-point-set-6pce-6mm-dia-6432568

These rubber buffs are great for ali. but the ones in the pic are actually stones . Wrongly packaged . my 2nd order for the rubbers ----which are black ---arrived as the blue stones despite saying rubber on packs.. Gone back with returns label. Other brands may be available. Also felt tips not shown and others which are shown

Give 'em a try

John( Engine polishing Dep't)

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[jeff2wings]

Crankshaft finely finished ,just need to shim the r/disc and then ream the conrod ,assemble,and then run !

[jeff2wings]

Project Meteor 61 RV done!

The next project I'm looking at is a 20 cc V-twin 2 stroke

[TartanMac]

👍 Looks the business Jeff well done. W
ill be watching out for the V Twin project sounds like a challenge for sure.

[jeff2wings]

With all these engine projects done,I need to finish the test stand

just needs a coat of resin to fuel proof

[jeff2wings]

Finally found time to slap on some resin,with luck should be running up the first (of many) engines tomorrow

[jeff2wings]

So finally got to run up some engines today,but before I could I had to take the battery off my Suzuki as all my other 12v's were dead

This is the Merco at the very start of this thread minus paint

Irvine 36 ring nice runner

not often seen,an MDS running !

[paul coleman 1]

jeff i take it you are an engineer,that test stand looks the dogs pal,excellent, i see your into your bikes too,so i suppose that comes in handy when it comes to engines,well done,good job.

[GrahamWh]

NIce one Jeff. There's a guy at our club that like MDS - though I think he sometimes flies his to wind up a guy that doesn't!

[Bruce Collinson]

Fascinating Jeff.

2 questions.

What’s the other end designed for, is it some sort of radial mount?

Will there be a tacho fitted behind the “firewall”?

BTC

[jeff2wings]

Posted by paul coleman 1 on 24/03/2019 17:13:06:

jeff i take it you are an engineer,that test stand looks the dogs pal,excellent, i see your into your bikes too,so i suppose that comes in handy when it comes to engines,well done,good job.

Well sort of,I'm a welder/fabricator by trade but after 40 years in the industry you pickup other skills along the way like milling /turning ,but I'm no expert,just an enthusiastic amateur !

Yes that's a radial mount for larger engines and I will be looking into a fixed tacho.

Just finished off a OPS 40 SLA that a very generous member on this forum gave me along with a Meteor 40 for

restoration.

As it came out the box

and now