2011

October 2011.

Brackets for the belt tensioner and alternator being developed and made. Pieter found it is possible to reverse the inlet manifold, so that increases the space for the belt drive bearing housing, which is very fortunate.

Mounting holes for the starter motor have been positioned and drilled. Starter ring completed. Bill and Pieter have researched the best options and settled on a belt drive. It is the lightest option currently.
Bill has made a number of belt drives for various industrial purposes in the past. He made the first belt drives for the local microlights a number of years ago. So he is confident this is possible.

August 2011.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

The plane was bought without an engine. A 1965 model, the last registration was ZS-EDH.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

The Cessna 150E being inspected.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

Not too shabby.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

Brought the nose home and it is mounted on the portable engine stand.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

Measurements and weights have to be calculated for the engine mounting and clearances for the other accessories required for a water cooled engine. Also the addition of a drive reduction box.

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

Got an ea82 engine home. Put it on the bench and lets see where we start. So what is the decision - belt or gear drive?

photograph by Pieter Saayman.

Side view.

Making the starter gear.

Bill machining parts on the milling machine.

Making parts for the engine mounting.

What to take off or redesign to make lighter and more efficient?

Brackets being made for the alternator and.