To echo what Steve said, the rigidity of the carbon fiber blades on the IVO prop as well as the Warp Drive props are known to cause harmonic vibrations that are detrimental to the life of the crankshaft in that the harmonics can cause crankshafts to crack and eventually fail. It is strongly recommended to use wood or wood core props only on VW conversion engines.
Of course with Experimental Aircraft, you are allowed to build contrary to recommendations. But please be aware of the potential issues. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM ---------------------- Unless something has changed IVO props are not approved for a VW engine. Steve Glover Sent from my electronic leash. > On Mar 28, 2017, at 08:15, Tristan Vincent-Philpot via KRnet > <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: > > I popped in to see the KR-1 engine swap progress today. The 2100D required a > ~6 inch extension to the cowling (top and bottom), a custom internal exhaust, > new mount, modified intakes, and a new adapter for the IVOProp. It's getting > there. Totally new look with the longer nose and no front exhaust stubs. > > Tristan _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
