Landspeed bike with DIY gas turbine

[Johansson]

Thanks Andy!

I couldn´t resist to go back outside and do a start cycle without adding any kero. I removed the propane regulator so I can start the engine directly without any need for a preheat fan.

I tested several times by opening up the scuba tank so the rotor starts turning, then I craned the propane tank fully open and pushed the ignition button so it lit off. Then I opened the scuba tank fully and had the rotor at its full "dry" revs with the propane heating up the engine internals very fast.

Guess if I was tempted to start the fuel pump PWM and crank the engine up to idle inside the workshop... *LOL*

After the test I checked for any oil pooled up inside the engine but didn´t find a drop, things are looking mighty promising for this weekends test!

Cheers!
/Anders

[gidge348]

Make sure you video it, I am hanging out to see and hear this beast fire up...... Great work Anders

Cheers....Ian

[ripp]

Hi Anders,
I also can`t wait for the Weekend,
am looking forward to the video.
I want to succeed good

Cheers
Ralph

[Johansson]

I promise to get plenty of video footage, wouldn´t want to have this historic event undocumented.

[turbochris]

I would ride it naked

[nersut]

Looking forward to see the video & the sound of the spooling power turbine

[Johansson]

Yeah, the double spooling sound from a turboshaft engine is awesome!

I figured out today that I needed to move the PWM controller from the position on top of the battery to the handlebar if I want to throttle the bike while riding it, so an hour ago I went outside and did just that.



After that I filled oil in the gearbox, fitted the fairings and went over the bike to find any loose bolts.



Here you can see the chain in place.



The last two evenings I have had the diving compressor running to fill my two 15 liter scuba tanks, it is a bit worn so the pressure doesen´t get higher than 170 bar but that is enough to get the bike started.



As you know I´ve tested the preheating and air start already so now everything is set for the test on sunday morning. If everything goes as planned I will have a video on youtube before I go to bed.

Cheers!
/Anders

[ernie wrenn]

Damn... I want to be there... Best of Luck..

[Deleted]

Man it looks good..... can i come as well

[Johansson]

Thanks guys, you are always welcome you know.

[rythmnbls]

It will be an event to remember, I bet we all wish we could be there, I know I do

Good luck on Sunday.


Steve.

[Johansson]

Thanks Steve!

[sven]

Awsome Anders, cant wait to see her first spool with powerturbin, Wish you good luck!!

[gidge348]

Let me see, it is 7.30 am Friday here in Australia.... if I get the 12.00 to Singapore then........ Dang still wont be in Sweden for Sunday....

Good Luck Anders lets see the video.

Cheers Ian...

[pitciblackscotland]

Hi Anders,
It will be interesting to see what temps you get coming out of the free power compared to what Andrew was getting.
Good Luck with the test.

Cheers,
Mark..