Mangy Fox Update

[Shadowrider]

Did you balance prop before the balance ring? Wonder if it would be best to get prop in balance and then install? That way you balance for optimum rpm and then the balance ring can balance when you are not in peak rpm?

[Av8r3400]

Did you balance prop before the balance ring? Wonder if it would be best to get prop in balance and then install? That way you balance for optimum rpm and then the balance ring can balance when you are not in peak rpm?

No, I did not “prevalence” the prop. There’s no need to do this.

[Rodney]

So sorry to hear about Mangy - glad there was no serious structural damage. Had the chance to see Mangy at OshKosh a couple of years ago and it is a beautiful airplane.

I talked to Chris at the Balance Master shop and he told me that due to Hal, they are making another balance disk that will fit on the back of the stator of the engine.

As we know, the engine runs at one RPM and the prop at another; so - one disk is designed for propeller RPM and the other for the engine. Very interesting concept.

I've balanced my engine with a Dyna-Vib, but I too have some RPM's that are still a little rough. I'm ordering a balance disk tomorrow, and am anxious to get it installed and tested.

Thanks Av8r3400 for letting us know about this development. And, if Hal says its a good deal, I'm sold.

Regards
Rodney

[littlecricket]

I'm ordering a balance disk tomorrow, and am anxious to get it installed and tested.

Thanks Av8r3400 for letting us know about this development. And, if Hal says its a good deal, I'm sold.

Regards
Rodney

Are you ordering from Hal or direct from balance masters? Thanks