edo 1400 installation

[N43617]

Re: edo 1400 installation

yours are not nearly as offset as the one i have in hand i was just going to have them drilled straight thanks again for the support

[PA1195]

Re: edo 1400 installation

Happy to be of some help. Back when I was younger the Old Men of Alaska Aviation were not very willing to give up their secrets and knowledge. That was their culture until they got to know you, and you (me in that case) proved to them that it was was worth their time to share. That's why I started being brief and direct...to eliminate tire kickers...but when you fly that Taylorcraft on floats it'll be worth all your efforts.

Keep us posted on your progress.

BTW factory blocks and other float parts have EDO manufacturer markings plus part numbers. Part numbers when alone can be applied by anyone with a stamp kit to machined parts.

Gary

[N43617]

was worth the effort

[N43617]

thanks gary for sharing the wealth of knowledge

[PA1195]

Congratulations on the new configuration - SES! Enjoy the floats. Try loading forward and aft within TCDS limits to see how she does taking off-stalls-cruise.

Gary

[N43617]

before it went in the water

[PA1195]

I'd want to see 2350 rpm static on floats and close to redline full power in cruise to guarantee performance. Try to find an accurate outboard tach checker to determine that. It may cruise mid 80's to low 90's if the prop's flat but will carry a load better on takeoff.

Gary

[N43617]

its a 1b90 71-38 it runs pretty good will pay a little closer to the rpms next ride was just very excited that it was actually flyin on these floats after sittin on them for two years i

[PA1195]

Longer the prop the better the thrust...but eventually we have to cruise. With my C-85 Stroker (a C-90) I use a 74-40.

Gary

[N43617]

i got a smokin deal on this prop would like to see how my 85 stroker swings a longer prop are you useing a mac or sens

[N43617]

its not the length of the prop its how you use it
id rather have a short prop than no prop at all

[PA1195]

I swing a Field Approved Sens M76AK-2-40 (74") at 2425-2440 static. But that's with a C-150 exhaust and a Donaldson free flowing air filter. Longer is better for takeoff/climb vs shorter. Shorter takes more pitch to absorb and transfer horsepower.

Gary