Hey Everyone, I have a couple of random questions about the Edwards radial five engine. I’m hoping to get some feedback.
I’ve heard of people concerting this design to run off gasoline. What would be involved with that? Does it involve a distributor or is it one Hall effect sensor and a wasted spark setup? Would gas or methanol have more power?
Could the displacement of the engine be increased? I’d think it would a matter of either increasing the bore or increasing the stroke. I would think that increasing the stroke would have less drastic affect on the overall design but how does stroking effect the overall performance of the motor?
I’m thinking about getting back on the engine come spring time, I’ve improved the shop setup since I set mine aside and am really looking forward to it.
Thanks
Kyle
I’ve heard of people concerting this design to run off gasoline. What would be involved with that? Does it involve a distributor or is it one Hall effect sensor and a wasted spark setup? Would gas or methanol have more power?
Could the displacement of the engine be increased? I’d think it would a matter of either increasing the bore or increasing the stroke. I would think that increasing the stroke would have less drastic affect on the overall design but how does stroking effect the overall performance of the motor?
I’m thinking about getting back on the engine come spring time, I’ve improved the shop setup since I set mine aside and am really looking forward to it.
Thanks
Kyle