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| Re Think Time!
I have now decided to remove the Starter, Fuel & Oil
Systems which has reduced the weight of the unit by almost
50%. Starting will now have to be by Model Aeroplane Starter
or possibly a Leaf Blower. Pictured is the Solent with
all ancillaries removed.
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Front view with
bits removed. Engine is now lying on its right hand side. |
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you can just about see the oil reservoir as the cover
plate has been removed. The engine is now on its left
hand side.
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A close up of
the compressor nut and wheel. The front part of this casting
will have to be machined away so that an air tight seal
can be made if using a leaf blower to start. Also a Spinner
Nut will have to be fabricated to replace the one used.
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front of the Solent with the front casing removed. The
Compressor wheel is now clearly shown, if you look carefully
you can see the balancing grinds on the outer of the wheel.
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The Diffuser removed,
this surrounds the Compressor Wheel. |
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A picture showing
the inside of the front casing. The gasket that can be
seen on right hand side is where the 'One Shot Oil' tube
is attached.
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Front Casing and
Main Body.
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The Front Casing Before Milling.
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The Front Casing After Milling. |
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