232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

[Tigercat24]

Any news concerning September Fury getting its new motor yet?

[Big_Jim]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Any news concerning September Fury getting its new motor yet?

While I'm sure work is progressing, it's probably not the top of the priority chain until they decide what they're going to do about the 3km for the 'house racer'. September Fury is kind of the 'B-team'.

[flyingjibus]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

B team with an A team paintjob!

[Tigercat24]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

And a "B-Team" with a near-470 MPH qualifying speed on a semi-stock motor and without a slow nose case!

(engine trouble due to possible valve goof...similar to when a timing chain in some car engines lets go and the piston travels too far)

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

(engine trouble due to possible valve goof...similar to when a timing chain in some car engines lets go and the piston travels too far)

Not to be nit-picky but the cam does not determine how far the piston goes, but does determine *when* the valves are in the way....

[440_Magnum]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Not to be nit-picky but the cam does not determine how far the piston goes, but does determine *when* the valves are in the way....

Yeh, uh... done that :-/

Not really sure what the OP is suggesting unless the pushrod/rocker/valve assembly seized up and hung open so the piston broke a valve head off. Nothing like a timing chain jump can really happen on a radial, unless the gear drive for the cam ring(s) was to slip. And then it would wipe out all cylinders on the row served by that cam ring, not just one.

[Leo]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Just looked badly burned to me when they had it apart. Pic is at home though.

[Big_Jim]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Please note the condition of the exhaust backing plate on the left side versus the right side immediately after the qualification run.

Ouch......

[Tigercat24]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

This is from the Lewis Air Legends page:

From the Lewis Air Legends Page:

"Latest News

Racer ‘232’ Prepares for Reno Races

As the 2012 National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada closes in, the Lewis Air Legends Hawker MK-11 Sea Fury ‘232,’ prepares for race day. This iconic warbird is currently in two pieces awaiting a “boil-off” system inspection from the team at Fighter Rebuilders and its completely overhauled engine, complete with slow turning nose case, compliments of Anderson Aeromotive, Inc. Check out the new photo of the plane while undergoing restoration at Fighter Rebuilders on the Sea Fury page. ‘232’ is expected to be faster than ever and will prove to be a top competitor at this year’s race."

Giggity

[Tigercat24]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

This is from the Lewis Air Legends page:

From the Lewis Air Legends Page:

"Latest News

Racer ‘232’ Prepares for Reno Races

As the 2012 National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada closes in, the Lewis Air Legends Hawker MK-11 Sea Fury ‘232,’ prepares for race day. This iconic warbird is currently in two pieces awaiting a “boil-off” system inspection from the team at Fighter Rebuilders and its completely overhauled engine, complete with slow turning nose case, compliments of Anderson Aeromotive, Inc. Check out the new photo of the plane while undergoing restoration at Fighter Rebuilders on the Sea Fury page. ‘232’ is expected to be faster than ever and will prove to be a top competitor at this year’s race."

Giggity

If "faster-than-ever" includes being faster than the ~482 MPH Gold win in 2006, she could make things difficult for the front.

[RAD2LTR]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

So, with a healthy Bear and 232, no VooDoo, Strega better show up prepared to go fast (not that they wouldn't be in the first place.) It sounds like the pressure is on. Lets throw Furas in and all I can say is Gentleman, we have a race. Heck, if they have Czechmate ready, its going to be pretty epic. The whole front of the field is going to be tough to pass, due to Sea Furies being on the large side the Bear not exactly being small, and everyone throwing lots of wake turbulence, the little guys such as CM or a mustang are going to be in for a possible wild ride.

I predict high qualifying speeds, simply because one doesn't want to have to pass the guy in front of him. (Better to start up front and stay there rather than fight your way up front with a field like that.)

Will

[GRNDP51]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Matt Jackson in Furias is just gonna lead the Sunday gold while everyone behind watches in awe. GO MATT!!!!!

[Smee Again]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

Please note the condition of the exhaust backing plate on the left side versus the right side immediately after the qualification run.

Ouch......

What? No aggression without no compression? Yeah, watched the crew chief screw the rubber hose into the spark plug fitting on row 1 TDC jug for a compression check, and while waiting for the gauge to show, blew into the hose with NO resistance. "Nooooo-body home!", he quipped.

SA

[spacegrrrl]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

So, with a healthy Bear and 232, no VooDoo, Strega better show up prepared to go fast (not that they wouldn't be in the first place.) It sounds like the pressure is on. Lets throw Furas in and all I can say is Gentleman, we have a race. Heck, if they have Czechmate ready, its going to be pretty epic. The whole front of the field is going to be tough to pass, due to Sea Furies being on the large side the Bear not exactly being small, and everyone throwing lots of wake turbulence, the little guys such as CM or a mustang are going to be in for a possible wild ride.

I predict high qualifying speeds, simply because one doesn't want to have to pass the guy in front of him. (Better to start up front and stay there rather than fight your way up front with a field like that.)

Will

So I've definitely not been paying as much attention lately, what is the status of Voodoo?

Spacegrrrl

[Sky Critter]

Re: 232...anything new? (poet & didn't know it :-P)

So I've definitely not been paying as much attention lately, what is the status of Voodoo?

Spacegrrrl

Healthy but retired and for sale...