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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 14, 2015 16:04:46 GMT -5
Admittedly a newbie. Always wanted to try a jet/turbine project and came across this unit from a friend who got it from a friend who got it on ebay. Can anyone give me any information on what it is, brand or model? Where can I get information on how to get it running? Any help is appreciated.
Thx
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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 14, 2015 16:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 14, 2015 16:07:28 GMT -5
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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 14, 2015 16:09:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2015 16:12:39 GMT -5
Hi
not sure, any numbers on it, am thinking some kind of drone engine
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Post by gidge348 on Mar 15, 2015 9:39:06 GMT -5
It is possible that you can get this running, just need a few more detailed photo's.
Firstly as Andy says any markings, ID tags etc.
Second clear pics into the intake and exhaust.
Does it turn over smooth don't push the blades with anything metal but should turn over pretty smooth.
Clear pics of the ancillaries attached to the engine, fuel pump, oil pump, igniter plug.
With that some of the smart people here will give you a better idea of what needs to be done.
Cheers
Ian...
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Post by finiteparts on Mar 15, 2015 13:13:24 GMT -5
That funny angle on the aft end of the combustor casing makes me think it may be a variant of the Hamilton Sundstrand TJ-90. In a paper I referenced in another post, jetandturbineowners.proboards.com/post/9213You can see a cross section of the TJ-90 on page 17 with some dimensions...you might be able to check it against those dimensions to see if it similar...but there are some glaring differences from that cross-section, so it may not be related at all. Either way, if it is in good shape, you'll be able to get it running. Those little expendable engines are pretty simple and getting it to run shouldn't be tricky. Good luck! |
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Post by jetric on Mar 15, 2015 19:34:52 GMT -5
It looks like a Noel Penny NPT301 Turbojet but a few parts on this engine lead me to believe that this may be a mock up engine as there is a couple of wooden parts on the engine, i have circled them on the picture below. Rich. |
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Post by jetric on Mar 15, 2015 19:53:00 GMT -5
It looks like a Noel Penny NPT301 Turbojet but a few parts on this engine lead me to believe that this may be a mock up engine as there is a couple of wooden parts on the engine, i have circled them on the picture below. Rich. Damm the picture won't load for some reason, the wooden part is on the front view of the engine at the eight o'clock position looks like a boss for a pipe fitting but the wood has split in half. Rich. |
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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 15, 2015 20:52:03 GMT -5
Started digging into it further today. Yes, the fuel pump is definitely made of wood, but everything else seems legit. There is a stamping on the outside mount of the engine that does say "FOR MOCKUP USE ONLY". So that was kind of deflating. But I tore the entire thing apart anyway. All the parts seem to be there, but there are a few things that don't look quite right. One shaft is obviously in need of repair, and on of the internal turbines seems to have been rubbing as well. So not all is healthy inside. Doesn't look like something that a good machinist couldn't repair though. I'll try to get some photos up.
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Post by chrisunrau on Mar 15, 2015 20:58:11 GMT -5
Can't get the photos to load but I think I figured it out. It's Noel Penny NPT Type 151. Found a tag on it that has NPT 151-2. A quick internet search turned up that Noel Penny was working on prototyping the 151 and 171 shortly before the company went broke in the late 90's. So I'm thinking I'm on my own...
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