richardm
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Post by richardm on Feb 20, 2024 12:22:13 GMT -5
Another possibility is that it not part of the government inventory anymore after they decommissioned the aircraft is was used on.
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Post by wannabebuilderuk on Feb 20, 2024 15:46:17 GMT -5
Definitely worth taking more pics, might be some nice parts in there people here might love to get their hands on.
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richardm
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Post by richardm on Feb 20, 2024 16:41:42 GMT -5
I could be interested.. What does the red tag say? A red tag is usually attached to a defective part..
Can you estimate the turbine or compressor wheel diameter ?
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 9:49:25 GMT -5
Mystery solved. They are off a CF-116 fighter jet.
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 9:50:12 GMT -5
I could be interested.. What does the red tag say? A red tag is usually attached to a defective part.. Can you estimate the turbine or compressor wheel diameter ? The red tag is just a warning label to not run without the specified oil. |
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 9:56:25 GMT -5
I could be interested.. What does the red tag say? A red tag is usually attached to a defective part.. Can you estimate the turbine or compressor wheel diameter ?  |
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 10:06:06 GMT -5
I could be interested.. What does the red tag say? A red tag is usually attached to a defective part.. Can you estimate the turbine or compressor wheel diameter ? Roughly 9". Very hard to get an exact measurement. |
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Post by richardm on Feb 22, 2024 10:28:17 GMT -5
About 9 inches for the wheel itself or for its housing. But dont rack your brain on it ..
Thanks !
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 10:36:58 GMT -5
I'd say a little over 9" for the housing, so the wheel itself would be smaller. I have no idea how to check the actual size, but I am open to suggestions.
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Post by wannabebuilderuk on Feb 22, 2024 12:10:54 GMT -5
I'd say a little over 9" for the housing, so the wheel itself would be smaller. I have no idea how to check the actual size, but I am open to suggestions. Take the worst looking one and disassemble it so you know how to take apart the rest without excessive damage/know how to put it back together lol |
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Post by thomasm on Feb 22, 2024 13:22:17 GMT -5
I'd say a little over 9" for the housing, so the wheel itself would be smaller. I have no idea how to check the actual size, but I am open to suggestions. Take the worst looking one and disassemble it so you know how to take apart the rest without excessive damage/know how to put it back together lol HAHA!! The "worst" looking one looks only slightly less new than the other. But really, it would be a HECK of a learning experience. I'd have to make a youtube video. "Man Destroys Fighter Jet ACM". |
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Post by richardm on Feb 22, 2024 20:10:31 GMT -5
That red tag motion " Oil wicks" Anyone knows about those ? Sounds like the oil impregnated flet found on old electric motors. I would have expected a more complex lube system for a wheel spinning that fast in such a costly unit.
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Post by wannabebuilderuk on Feb 22, 2024 20:30:29 GMT -5
That red tag motion " Oil wicks" Anyone knows about those ? Sounds like the oil impregnated flet found on old electric motors. I would have expected a more complex lube system for a wheel spinning that fast in such a costly unit. If it works then why replace it, one less mechanical system to potentially fail. Always better to KISS haha |
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Post by racket on Feb 22, 2024 22:12:45 GMT -5
Hi Richard
There were/are turbochargers made with oil wicks , Aerochargers ??
Ball bearings don't need much lubrication .
Cheers
John
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Post by thomasm on Feb 29, 2024 12:42:43 GMT -5
I could be interested.. What does the red tag say? A red tag is usually attached to a defective part.. Can you estimate the turbine or compressor wheel diameter ? I'm going to try to sell them online as whole units. I am unsure what to start them off at. I know they are still in use by the military, and are quite expensive, but I know that they don't have the same value on the private market. |
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