---------------------------------------------------------- RV3-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/27/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:08 AM - Re: Propeller Group Buy? (Bob Hodgson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:08:59 AM PST US From: "Bob Hodgson" Subject: Re: RV3-List: Propeller Group Buy? --> RV3-List message posted by: "Bob Hodgson" Jim, I could be interested, but for aerobatics, the hydraulic prop is supposed to be preferable isn't it? Is this difficult / impossible to fit on the LOM engine? Bob (UK) RV3B, 0-320-A2B, Pacesetter 68x69 12" spinner, long cowl Inverted systems (if I can fit them in!) do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "RV3-List Digest Server" > Time: 04:34:03 PM PST US > From: LessDragProd@aol.com > Subject: RV3-List: Propeller Group Buy? > > --> RV3-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com > > Hi All, > > Is there a group of RV-3 owners/builders that are interested in an MT 2 > blade electric CS propeller? > > This would be a 70" dia propeller. Instead of Van's 72" dia. MT Propeller. > > I'm not sure how practical group buy would be. The first RV-3 I've checked > has a 12" dia. spinner with a 3 7/8" distance from the front of the cowl > ring to the propeller hub mounting surface on the ring gear. > I don't believe the cowl installation was very consistent on the RV-3. I > remember there being 3 different styles of cowls, before they were > "standardized". > > I talked to Van's about the RV-7 and RV-8 cowl installation (newer cowls), > and was told the cowl is mounted to the propeller spinner. > And the people on the list recommend that you don't use the propeller to > mount the cowl. Go figure. > > I would appreciate knowing what some of your RV-3 spinner diameter and cowl > distances are, if you have the time to measure this. > > (The older RV-3 had a 12" spinner, and I believe the new RV-3's have 13" > spinners.) > > Jim Ayers > jeayers1@aol.com > OEM Distributor for MT Propeller.