Hi Jeff, Thank you for your answer. Yes, I know about the hump. I am willing to accept that. A PSRU would hide it, but I do not want to consider that option unless there is a significant benefit in performance, especially during the climb.
Kind regards, Hennie -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-boun...@list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Scott via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 27 May 2017 4:05 PM To: krnet@list.krnet.org Cc: Jeff Scott <jscott.pla...@gmx.com> Subject: Re: KR> VW reduction drive question Hi everyone, On a KR2, have there been any significant advantages in running a PSRU unit on a VW engine? Kind Regards, Hennie van Rooyen South Africa _ Some folks have successfully used reduction drives on KRs. Randy Smith's (Less Palmer) super KR would be an example. However, in most instances you are better off to skip the reduction unit since you can't swing a long prop on most KRs due to ground clearance issues. With the shorter prop you would use with most KRs, the prop tip speed will still be low enough that you can turn the VW 3300 rpm or higher (some run up to 3700 rpm) without overspeeding the prop. It's best to go direct drive and save the weight. Regarding your second question about a drop in magneto. Yes, there is a Vertex magneto that will drop in in place of the distributor on the VW. However, you have to make big hump in your forward cowl to accommodate it. If you search out some of the older pictures of KRs, especially in the newsletters onMark Langford's web site, I'm sure you run across some examples. -Jeff Scott _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
