Author Topic: It's finally finished and RUNNING. (Read 2347 times)

Robert Zambelli · « **on:** October 09, 2012, 03:29:47 PM »

Not Model Aviation BUT----

I made a test stand and fitted the engine last week.
I test ran it and all is well except for a few leaks. As soon as I replace some "O" rings, (they apparently sent the wrong size) the engine goes back in.
Very smooth, very LOUD!

Bob Z.

proparc · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2012, 03:42:02 PM »

Info Bro?

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2012, 03:49:35 PM »

Well, I don't know. There seems to be kind of a sophistication mismatch there. Are you sure that engine is high-zoot enough to be on that stand?

proparc · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2012, 05:02:29 PM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on October 09, 2012, 03:49:35 PM

Well, I don't know. There seems to be kind of a sophistication mismatch there. Are you sure that engine is high-zoot enough to be on that stand?

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2012, 05:35:16 PM »

Is that the engine from the Yellow car? what was the source of the oil out the exhaust? Valve guides?

sleepy gomez · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2012, 05:53:32 PM »

Those look like Fram oil filters. If they are do yourself a favor and replace them before running the engine again. Use preferably with Wix filters. I speak from experience here as the former Technical Editor At Stock Car Racing magazine for five years. Fram is like McDonalds. The don't make the best hamburgers but they do the best job of marketing.
That does look like a wonderful engine, best to you with it.

Garf · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2012, 06:25:50 PM »

WTF does a Ferrari engine have to do with model airplanes.

Lynn Weedman · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2012, 07:32:56 PM »

Hey Bob,
Nice piece of work !!!!!!

Just a couple of questions:
How much fuel does it use to fly the pattern? and what size lines do you use for something like that?

Ps. impressive!!!!!

Lynn Weedman

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2012, 07:58:05 PM »

I wonder how much fun it must be to set those carburators...
Anyway, everybody loves ferraris

What model is it?

We had a ferrari converted to EFI, I think it was a 308, the car runs great.

Marcus

bruce fraser · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:15:51 PM »

Quote from: sleepy gomez on October 09, 2012, 05:53:32 PM

Those look like Fram oil filters. If they are do yourself a favor and replace them before running the engine again. Use preferably with Wix filters. I speak from experience here as the former Technical Editor At Stock Car Racing magazine for five years. Fram is like McDonalds. The don't make the best hamburgers but they do the best job of marketing.
That does look like a wonderful engine, best to you with it.

Not Fram they are Baldwin. Very good filters. Used by many fleet owners. Somewhat expensive.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:21:59 PM »

Shouldn't be suffering for power on the windy contest days with this one, but it's gonna take a lot of tail weight to arrive at a proper CG.

Bill Morell · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:26:04 PM »

Quote from: Garf on October 09, 2012, 06:25:50 PM

WTF does a Ferrari engine have to do with model airplanes.

Who cares? He's proud of his work and wants to share. It's a Open Forum. A little diversity once in awhile doesn't hurt a thing.

Lynn Weedman · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:49:44 PM »

Like I said Bob......

Impressive !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b]

Mike Callas · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2012, 09:45:09 PM »

Will an APC 12.25X 3.75 work on this??

"There are fewer than thirty men in the world qualified to drive Formula One; a mere half-dozen, perhaps, to win. At this moment, I am inclined to think you should stick to stunt. "

You officially have the fastest C/L delivery wagon.

Thanks for sharing!!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:05:51 AM »

I'd put that in a Nobler also.....

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2012, 08:36:13 AM »

Now I know your next project, an enlarged Cardinal.

Looks great and I have thought recently how come I never got into rebuilding engines.

SteveMoon · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2012, 08:55:30 AM »

AWWWWWESOMMMMMME!!! Love it.

Steve

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2012, 09:03:11 AM »

Are you going to send it to Randy to have it tweaked?

Douglas Ames · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2012, 09:18:32 AM »

Quote from: sleepy gomez on October 09, 2012, 05:53:32 PM

Those look like Fram oil filters. If they are do yourself a favor and replace them before running the engine again. Use preferably with Wix filters. I speak from experience here as the former Technical Editor At Stock Car Racing magazine for five years. Fram is like McDonalds. The don't make the best hamburgers but they do the best job of marketing.
That does look like a wonderful engine, best to you with it.

As an Aircraft mechanic that does all his own maintenance I wholeheartedly agree! Cut open a Fram and compare it to the Wix or NAPA Gold. Cardboard has no business in a filter. The bypass valve alone should sell you on it.
ps- Beautiful engine! I'd enjoy tuning it!!

jim gilmore · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:46:46 PM »

I wanna see what it is going in...and heck what size lines are you gonna use

Will Davis · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:18:08 PM »

Bob,

Very nice, always good to see our other interest here, as to the wix filters, made right in my hometown, Gastonia NC would not run anything other than a Wix filter

Willie Johnson · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:28:17 PM »

I totally agree on the Wix filter. The one and last time I used a Fram instead of the Wix, it cost me a tow fee and luckly not an engine. The Fram gasket blew out on the highway.

Russ Danneman · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:45:17 PM »

that engine stand is awesome! rd

Bill Little · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:48:50 PM »

HI Bob,

Looks great! How does it compare to a 1960 250 GT engine? Looks a lot like one even down to the 3 two bbls., headers, and oil pan.

Bill

Rafael Gonzalez · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:33:49 PM »

Drooling here....

wwwarbird · « **Reply #25 on:** October 11, 2012, 09:53:38 PM »

I'm glad that the valve covers don't say "Snorer".