PCU5000?..Price Cutting thru Unity 5000

[izzybear]

Thanks for the feedback Jeremy, JJ, Rick, Scott and Colin ? makes this decision a lot easier. I just sent Chris my order form, so I am thinking I am 18th on the list. Just need 2 more to get to the next tier discount!

[PCU5000]

Hi Guys,
Chris from the group buy. Just wanted to update you. We are now up to 19 units. 6 more and you reach the end zone ($1085 a piece).

Thank you all for the orders and spread the word. It's in everyone's best interest.

Chris

P.S.
Thank you all for the great reviews you mentioned below.

[Skykingbob]

Hey everyone just a reminder that the offer ends Nov 6th. We have seen great response as per Chris in the post above. If you are going to need a great governor the price can be dropped one more level if we can get 6 more folks to jump in. We have been using the "inverse law of supply and demand" theory that is the more that buy the lower the cost and greater the savings$$$$$!

So save the $$$$ now as and join the group!

[David Paule]

And only one more unit and we'll drop a step in the price.

Dave

[MikeT]

I'm in to buy one but have some questions for the group so I can fill out the specification sheet. I have a Lycoming IO-360-C1A, which has the governor drive on the accessory case.

1. Chris at Aero Technologies says I need a 866:1 ratio. Can anyone verify?

2. I don't know if the drive shaft for the governor turns clockwise or counter-clockwise facing the mounting base of the governor.

3. Control lever rotation from facing the head. I am pretty sure this is counter clockwise.

4. Control lever clocking. I think it should be about 2 o-clock.

If anyone can help with these, I'll send in my order and be number 20.

[Bill Boyd]

...tell me to get lost if that's how it is

Just bought a semi-QB 10 kit. Anticipate two years to finish. 3 may be more realistic (work alone, haven't built an RV since '98). I will need a governor for the IO-540 eventually. Wondering if I have any business buying one now at the discount price and shelving it for 30-36 months. Opportunity cost of capital and all that. I like discounts and group buys as much as the next guy, but just not sure this is my time.

Any way to get a deposit in, help the group cause, and take delivery way later on???

-Stormy

[Skykingbob]

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'm in to buy one but have some questions for the group so I can fill out the specification sheet. I have a Lycoming IO-360-C1A, which has the governor drive on the accessory case.

1. Chris at Aero Technologies says I need a 866:1 ratio. Can anyone verify?

2. I don't know if the drive shaft for the governor turns clockwise or counter-clockwise facing the mounting base of the governor.

3. Control lever rotation from facing the head. I am pretty sure this is counter clockwise.

4. Control lever clocking. I think it should be about 2 o-clock.

If anyone can help with these, I'll send in my order and be number 20.

Hey Mike,

Get up with Chris Hutchings at Aircraft Propeller they will assist us with making sure the gov is set up properly prior to assembling for us. There are a number of us that need to get the final settings. That will be determined and set up with APS help. Welcome to the group buy

Chris if very helpful....here is his info:

Email: chrishutchings@aircraftpropeller.com
Phone: D: +1 224-676-6911
O: +1 847-541-1133 EXT 111
C: +1 847-804-3321

[Skykingbob]

Originally Posted by Bill Boyd

...tell me to get lost if that's how it is

Just bought a semi-QB 10 kit. Anticipate two years to finish. 3 may be more realistic (work alone, haven't built an RV since '98). I will need a governor for the IO-540 eventually. Wondering if I have any business buying one now at the discount price and shelving it for 30-36 months. Opportunity cost of capital and all that. I like discounts and group buys as much as the next guy, but just not sure this is my time.

Any way to get a deposit in, help the group cause, and take delivery way later on???

-Stormy

Hey Bill,

I anticipate a 2 year finish....or a little longer....I am not too worried about letting it sit on the shelf for that period personally....but that's my opinion...if we get the price reduction with indexed inflation and such I believe it will be a bargain in any case. IMHO. I asked Chris that question and he said if it potentially sat for 5 years.....it MAY want to consider an overhaul of
any seals. I personally would not do so unless it was installed and had a
issue....you can contact him with the info listed in the above post and see if he will wait for a period....but if their parts cost go up it may not work out to be equitable.

Thanks for looking into the group buy with us!!!

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by Skykingbob

Hey Mike,

Get up with Chris Hutchings at Aircraft Propeller they will assist us with making sure the gov is set up properly prior to assembling for us. There are a number of us that need to get the final settings. That will be determined and set up with APS help. Welcome to the group buy

Chris if very helpful....here is his info:

Email: chrishutchings@aircraftpropeller.com
Phone: D: +1 224-676-6911
O: +1 847-541-1133 EXT 111
C: +1 847-804-3321

I talked with Chris Hutchings yesterday and he said I should ask on the forum for the answers to these questions. The only one he could help me on was the gear ratio. I would look at my engine but its about an hour and a half away, and I won't make it out there till after November 6.

[mikeyj350]

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'm in to buy one but have some questions for the group so I can fill out the specification sheet. I have a Lycoming IO-360-C1A, which has the governor drive on the accessory case.

1. Chris at Aero Technologies says I need a 866:1 ratio. Can anyone verify?

2. I don't know if the drive shaft for the governor turns clockwise or counter-clockwise facing the mounting base of the governor.

3. Control lever rotation from facing the head. I am pretty sure this is counter clockwise.

4. Control lever clocking. I think it should be about 2 o-clock.

If anyone can help with these, I'll send in my order and be number 20.

Someone please jump in if I am wrong, but here is what I found after doing some research online to place my own order. I am by no means an authority on this, but I think I took enough notes to at least partially answer your questions. Keep in mind I was researching primarily for a narrow deck IO-540 to go on a -10 though:

1. Gear ratio:
-895 Lyc Narrow Deck front mount gov (<-- my application)
-947 Lyc Wide Deck front mount gov
-866 Lyc rear mount gov with individual mags*
*Not sure about different mag configurations/other variants

2. Clockwise drive for all(?) Lycoming. I'm guessing counter-rotating engines would be opposite, but I don't think many of us are running those.

3. Counter clockwise lever rotation, for all(?) Van's setups.

4. I believe clocking of the lever is user adjustable by loosening the six screws on the front and turning the unit to the proper orientation.

Additionally, "Pressure to increase pitch" is typical unless you have an aerobatic prop with counterweights that cause it to operate backwards from normal.

Hopefully this helps at least a little. I would recommend you double check your application though before ordering the wrong governor based on my amateur research ... good luck!