David-aviator
Well Known Member
I need more adventure and am thinking about switching from the fine Catto Prop to a constant speed prop for the added take off performance.
Obviously the front crankshaft plug would be removed so oil can flow into the prop blade control unit. There is an aft plug inside the crank shaft which usually has a hole punched in it for a fixed pitch prop. My engine does not have that plug, it was never installed.
I've contacted Allen Barrett to see how difficult it would be to install it at this time. Is there anyone here how has done it?
The engine came with the prop oil plumbing with the drive gear but no control unit. I would have to buy it in addition to the prop.
I did a search on the Whirl Wind 74RV, some info turned up but nothing recent. If anyone has installed that prop on the RV-8 lately, how did it fit the cowl?
Thanks.
Obviously the front crankshaft plug would be removed so oil can flow into the prop blade control unit. There is an aft plug inside the crank shaft which usually has a hole punched in it for a fixed pitch prop. My engine does not have that plug, it was never installed.
I've contacted Allen Barrett to see how difficult it would be to install it at this time. Is there anyone here how has done it?
The engine came with the prop oil plumbing with the drive gear but no control unit. I would have to buy it in addition to the prop.
I did a search on the Whirl Wind 74RV, some info turned up but nothing recent. If anyone has installed that prop on the RV-8 lately, how did it fit the cowl?
Thanks.