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Post by ernie wrenn on Sept 13, 2010 8:37:25 GMT -5
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Post by ernie wrenn on Sept 21, 2010 13:15:53 GMT -5
Grant I decided to move this to the open forum so everybody can get the info. The problem was caused by a damaged turbine when we recieved the 201, it was inside of a 53 inch AB pipe and we did not take the time to check it out properly! BAD MISTAKE!! Go to You-tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7jwiUfJx9clook around 38 seconds and you will see a white hot blade exiting the rear and the truck could not produce enough power to move. Even the announcer states how HOT the tail section was. We loaded the truck up and came back to the shop, started it up and went WOT. It destroyed the complete turbine and shield. There is a straight line of burn marks in the cieling insulation of my shop where the turbine fins came through the GAPING hole of the shield. We installed a "0" Time engine and everything is perfect. I use a 24 vdc 6hp winch motor with a large hydraulic pump to run the AB through a dual circuit solenoid. Instant 3500psi and 17 gal a minute delivery. Makes a 75 foot flame roll. Look a the other videos, they are all test passes except the Atlanta PASS TIMES show for ESPN. If you need any info on the 201/522 series I have plenty of parts and expeience. Ernie |
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Post by stoffe64 on May 18, 2011 5:43:59 GMT -5
It must be fun to play With big toys...a bit more expensive though.
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Post by ernie wrenn on May 18, 2011 9:46:44 GMT -5
You just have to RUN farther and faster because of the bigger pices coming at you..
The Rolls 201 at not that enpensive around $5000 USD and usually have low hours. Easy to start and play with, Since the hot section blew on the original engine, we have just added fuel and differant lites.
Easy to mount, foot control for the throttle and hand control on the AB.
ernie
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Post by stoffe64 on May 18, 2011 18:07:19 GMT -5
hello Ernie! I didnt mean to put you down by saying that it gets more expensive, everything is relative here in life, i understand that 5000$ for a viper is qite OK cost and well spent money, what i meant was that for me as a DIYer the costs of a real aircraft turbojet engine and its spare parts are qite severe costs BUT then again......you have PLENTY more thrust, power,fire,smoke and show.....nothing beat that ofcourse. hell....yes i want to own a small real aircraft turbojet engine myself but right now i want to row my small boat to harbour..in other words....finish that TV61 project that i have standing. then maybe...one day in the future if and when i get lucky enough to get my fingers on a real turbojet engine  |
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Post by ernie wrenn on May 19, 2011 9:21:16 GMT -5
I started out with a pulse jet.... then apu .... then DIY (I own Eric Shadells 3 engine Toyota MR2)... then small J 69 in S-10 truck.... Then Rolls 201C (replace 69) ...now J-34's in the Hearse....
Once you get started with turbines you are HOOKED!!
ernie
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Post by stoffe64 on May 19, 2011 13:06:19 GMT -5
yes im sure about that too Ernie....its only the limited cash supply which halts things down.....and ofcourse that second part of family which dont understand this hobby.
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Post by Johansson on May 19, 2011 15:00:00 GMT -5
THe only thing our better halves need to understand about this is that it makes us happy.  |
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Post by ernie wrenn on May 20, 2011 8:16:07 GMT -5
It keeps US away from them so THEY can have quiet time...
My wife gave up after 10 years running a NITRO FUNNY CAR. She said "go and leave me a lone "! Just gives me more time playing..
Ernie
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Post by stoffe64 on May 30, 2011 17:00:03 GMT -5
There we have another thing i love.....dragracing,we have a couple of tracks here in sweden, one very close to where i live, why dont you take the hearse there for a really nice fire show Ernie?
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Post by ernie wrenn on May 30, 2011 17:50:14 GMT -5
I would LOVE to! Find me a sponser for the cost and I will jump at the chance.
Ernie
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Post by stoffe64 on May 31, 2011 15:52:49 GMT -5
do you really mean that Ernie,that you would come here?
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Post by ernie wrenn on May 31, 2011 16:59:48 GMT -5
HELL YEA !! It is time to travel and have fun. Can bring the hearse and S-10..
The S-10 is now up for sale..
ernie
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Post by stoffe64 on Jun 6, 2011 4:29:14 GMT -5
Ernie....i asked around regarding that,now we wait and see!
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