---------------------------------------------------------- RVSouthEast-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/27/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:01 PM - Re: Fixed pitch to constant speed (Craig Gallenbach) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:01:08 PM PST US From: Craig Gallenbach Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed Bill,Excellent point about checking out the engine. =C2-Seems I did not p lan well here. =C2-I called Superior (now back in business somewhat) and talked to a service rep. we informed me that my engine would require signif icant modifications to be made suitable for a constant speed prop. =C2-Wh en I heard the words, "split the case" I pretty much gave up on the idea. =C2-Anyway, thanks to everyone for their input. =C2-I'll be sticking wi th my reliable fixed pitch prop. Craig --- On Sat, 6/25/11, Bill Repucci wrote: From: Bill Repucci Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed Craig, =C2-The first thing you need to determine is if your O-360 is suit able for a CS prop.=C2- A number of them were built with solid cranks. =C2-As for the weight of your Sensenich prop, Aircraft Spruce lists the =9CApproximate Shipping Weight 40 LBS=9D. =C2-Your W&B issue may be a result of the location of the battery.=C2- Some -8 builders put them behind the passenger and others=C2- put=C2- it on the firewall. =C2-Best of luck with your switch. =C2-Bill =C2-From: owner-rvsouthea st-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronic s.com] On Behalf Of Craig Gallenbach Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed =C2-I have a RV8 A with an O-360 and fixed pitch Sensenich prop. =C2-I am considering chan ging to a constant speed prop, but I am concerned about the added weight on the nose of the plane. =C2-My plane is on the nose heavy side as it is, and I would not like to make it any more so. =C2-I am looking at the Whir lwind RV series. =C2-Does anyone out there know how the installed weight of a Whirlwind prop compares to the fixed pitch Sensenich? =C2-The Whirlw ind prop and spinner weigh in at about 38# according to the folks at Whirlw ind. =C2-I was hoping to find out the weight of the Sensenich installatio n without pulling my prop. =C2-Thanks, =C2-Craig GallenbachEastover, NC RV8-A, N184CG 195hrs =C2- =C2-http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RVSout hEast-Listhttp://forums.matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/contribution =========================0A =0A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RVSouthEast-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rvsoutheast-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rvsoutheast-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.