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RE: Propellers for diesels. What do you like, and why?
I remember those Strato props. :) Peter
Posted on: 7/17/2012 3:53 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11159108
RE: Diamonds in the rough
Yes, the wire was a standard fitment. Peter
Posted on: 7/10/2012 3:27 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11150490
RE: Let's play Darts
That's one to treasure. Peter
Posted on: 6/1/2012 3:57 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11103032
RE: Home Brew After-Run Oil
It's a commonly used trick to completely fill methanol-fueled race car engines with ATF for storage in the off-season. Peter
Posted on: 4/12/2012 4:05 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11039435
RE: INSTANT CURE TO WINTER BLUES! ONLY $235!!
Mmmmm - I too need ear plugs at movies. Decades of industrial machines and model engines? Take care guys! I've lost some high-frequency hearing, but can still enjoy diesels and my '60's Triumph 650 twin on methanol and megaphones. :) Peter
Posted on: 3/27/2012 4:23 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11017561
RE: Cylinder came loose
No gaskets needed in a perfect world, but those Taipan castings were moved around in batches between machining, bead blasting and assembly and even though "carefully placed" :) in containers, an extra precaution of a very thin paper seal was deemed neccessary. Peter
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:22 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11001741
RE: New is old.
Hey! I wasn't talking modern: - back in the '70's. We moved from manual centre grinder, to power infeed plunge grinding to a mechanical stop, to auto-sizing power infeed and on to centreless grinder plunge infeed. All, as said, not necessarily better, just faster and different skills needed. Peter
Posted on: 3/8/2012 2:53 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10991931
New is old.
I've been finish grinding the journals of a batch of crankshafts, in identical fashion to how I did working with my Father 50 years ago. I'm not sure if using this older technology should make me happy or sad, but I actually feel quite good about it. As we moved on at Taipan, we changed methods; not neccessarily giving a better or poorer result, but more automated to suit our increasing production. I would never have guessed then that I would be using a manual Overbeck Centre Grinder in my later years. :) Peter
Posted on: 3/7/2012 11:58 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10991013
RE: A little interview with Ron Val!
What we are seeing here is flutter rather than a steady flex forward. It could be from irregular engine revs, or from a propeller blade tip irregular vortex. Any regular forward flex will be less (Than on the bench.) when the 'plane is in level flight and will increase under load as it climbs. But, ahh, the trick is to get the tips to wash-out as they flex forward. ;) Peter
Posted on: 3/7/2012 11:47 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10991007
RE: What good is a MVVS .15D?
Interesting to note how few diesel engines are now considered adequate manufacturer's stock. Peter
Posted on: 2/20/2012 10:36 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10968617
RE: Ship Came In
Good looking prop. :) Peter
Posted on: 2/20/2012 2:32 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10967980
RE: Diesels are dead ll
There you go then! With David Owen, Steve Rothwell and now David Burke, there are at least four of us making diesels in Australia. Of course they are all built for purpose, not mainstream and never intended to be so. Peter
Posted on: 5/24/2011 3:37 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10538646
RE: Deezil model Engines (again)
Gordon told me a potential customer once asked if his "Deezil" would run. Dad replied, "Of course not! It's a replica." The person bought one. Peter
Posted on: 5/16/2011 3:17 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10522351
RE: Diesels are dead ll
Hey Dave, Down here, to be commercial, you would probably need to charge $50.00 just to receive the order for a single head, pack it and get it to the post. That's with the "out-of-work-contract-CNC-machinist" making it for nothing. (A call-out to look at the washing machine costs us $70.00.) Peter
Posted on: 5/15/2011 10:12 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10522434
RE: Curry with your Irvine Sir?
A little extra. The car is one of four built in Melbourne by Ron Kenner when he was only 27; now 74 and very active. It ran a Norton 500, Triumph 500's and 650's. It set a standing 1/4 mile record in 1965. With it's Brabham-style spaceframe and classic suspension it was advanced, in a time when Australia was very much to the forefront in motor racing. I bought it as only a rusty space frame and several boxes of very rusty parts; then 18 months of rebuild. Of course, I need constant fettling to keep it racing. The pic shows it with mufflers. At some tracks I can run megaphones! :) On methanol, it is really just a large model engine. Peter
Posted on: 4/24/2011 8:53 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10483155
RE: Curry with your Irvine Sir?
Trust that I can manage the upload. From the business end. Great fun to race and much faster than my courage will allow.
Posted on: 4/24/2011 8:35 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10483140
RE: Curry with your Irvine Sir?
Ahh, the joys of old Brit. 'bikes. I run a 1960, Triumph 650 engine on methanol in my 1964 historic racecar. No matter how much attention, it still marks it's territory with castor oil.
Posted on: 4/23/2011 5:44 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10480950
RE: OS .40LA diesel engine conversion
Have to like that test stand! Peter
Posted on: 3/20/2011 2:13 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10412019
RE: Why (an Enya 11 CX D) Diesel?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Diesel Fan  For those who don't know here is Steve Rothwell's engine site - <a href=''http://www.smrpl.com.au/page2/page2.html''>http://www.smrpl.com.au/page2/page2.html Simply the best engines of their kind, period. [/quote] Hear, hear! Peter
Posted on: 1/23/2011 12:59 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10282881
RE: Flooding disaster in Australia to all
Thanks for the concern from far away. I'm 100 Km south of Brisbane and OK on high ground. My Son is in the thick of it all (His property is OK.) involved in reinstating communications: little sleeping. The help and spirit from all sides, government, rescue, business, community and volunteer is just amazing. It will be years of clean-up and rebuilding. Peter
Posted on: 1/14/2011 3:23 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10263773
RE: Schlosser .25 video
Warren, Thanks for posting this. Peter
Posted on: 1/3/2011 3:51 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10237182
RE: NORVEL engines and parts are back
Well said, Andy. Peter
Posted on: 9/12/2010 5:10 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9997093
RE: A fasinating read for all engine builders.
I admire, praise and thank Ron Chernich for his amazing work in writing, compiling, editing and publishing this extensive work. On there you will find (almost[;)]) all that you ever wanted to know. Peter
Posted on: 9/10/2010 12:05 AM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9991901
RE: tiapan 10x4 grey composite prop
Hello Cris, I've not seen the Taipan moulds since the "70"s. I don't know if they are still used. Peter
Posted on: 7/21/2010 7:13 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9879651
RE: Cox Coming back???
Bernie, I certainly couldn't envisage making 1,000 TD's for $55,000.00 in Australia. The materials and packaging would soak up most of that! I hope that most on this forum are suitably thankful for what you have done already. Peter
Posted on: 7/19/2010 7:21 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9875070
RE: tiapan 10x4 grey composite prop
The Taipan prop design was developed back in the 1/4 Midget pylon days. The tips will wash-out when they flex forward under a high load (pylon turns) and the wide, thick cuffs will continue to pull close to stall. This works well in C/L, particularly combat. As Fiery said, there's a valid reason for most things. Peter
Posted on: 7/19/2010 7:07 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9875050
RE: Brodak MK II .049 RC Engine
Vic's got it about right. If anyone's really convinced, they can become a distributor. They just need to raise the money and approach a manufacturer. There are plenty with talent to make an engine, but those guys mostly need to pay the mortgage and feed the family. Peter
Posted on: 5/23/2010 4:21 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9753803
RE: Taipan 2.5 - sub piston induction & contra piston questions
Well, here I am going the other way! I have a "seriously modified" Triumph 6T 650 engine on the bench in preparation for my 1964 open-wheel race car rebuild. Running on methanol and castor of course. Not a diesel, but at least a "big model engine". :) Peter
Posted on: 5/23/2010 3:48 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9753742
RE: My MARZ just broke!
[quote]ORIGINAL: fiery Stop drooling [:)] Please ... I am trying to resist buying the Owen replica! I keep telling myself I have no need of it, that it's irrational ... [/quote] I'm sure that "need" has very little to do with it. :) Peter
Posted on: 5/6/2010 6:38 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9715587
RE: Gordon Burford
I thank you all for your most kind comments and condolences. Dad enjoyed a full life, remaining physically and mentally active to the end. He never ceased observing and considering the function of all around him. He used cable-ties to modify the braking function of his walking frame: we were critically examining the construction of his faulty blood-sampling pen during his last moments. We miss him and his inspiration. Peter
Posted on: 3/20/2010 8:49 PM by Author "peterburford"
in the forum "Everything Diesel"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9598381
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