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HarveyH · 09-22-2013, 07:13 PM

Thanks, Guys, for the positive comments! You've given me some info to start with. Note that I haven't actually started buying parts yet; I'm still trying to determine the feasibility of the idea.

I forgot to mention in my first post that I'm not interested in any propeller reduction unit as they (1) look awkward and (2) are an additional failure point.

Alan, I may end up hanging the picture that you sent in my office for motivation. That thing just looks cool!

Keep the info, suggestions & comments coming!

Harvey

09-22-2013, 07:13 PM	#10
HarveyH Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston Area Posts: 69	Re: I'm considering powering a homebuilt airplane with a Ford V-8 Flathead Thanks, Guys, for the positive comments! You've given me some info to start with. Note that I haven't actually started buying parts yet; I'm still trying to determine the feasibility of the idea. I forgot to mention in my first post that I'm not interested in any propeller reduction unit as they (1) look awkward and (2) are an additional failure point. Alan, I may end up hanging the picture that you sent in my office for motivation. That thing just looks cool! Keep the info, suggestions & comments coming! Harvey __________________ 1930 Huckster Van (in progress) WW2 Ford A-powered Aircraft Tug 1942 Boeing N2S-3 ("Stearman") 1942 HD45 WLA 1970 BSA 650 Lightning