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Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-07-2006, 09:26 PM
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Posted By Jon Fuller
But the compressor body is pretty much always...

But the compressor body is pretty much always made of cast ali.

Cast iron, from memory, starts to glow 'cherry red' somewhere around 600C....you know where I'm going with this, don't you...

I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 11:45 PM
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Posted By Jon Fuller
:wank: :violin: :boobs:

:wank: :violin: :boobs:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 42
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Posted By Jon Fuller
Are you saying that you've seen a compressor...

Are you saying that you've seen a compressor housing glow red?

if that much heat were transmitted into the centre bearing assy, it would fkk the oil instantly, ie, enough red heat to conduct into...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 11:38 PM
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Posted By Jon Fuller
Go back to bed!

Go back to bed!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 11:36 PM
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Posted By Jon Fuller
AAaah, there's the problem! measuring with the...

AAaah, there's the problem! measuring with the wrong tools, you need a thermometer!

:laugh:
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 42
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Posted By Jon Fuller
I don't really agree, but can't be too bothered...

I don't really agree, but can't be too bothered either.

The portion of turbo that the heat would be transfering through, ie, the centre bearing casting, only really gets as hot as the oil running...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 12-07-2006, 10:29 PM
Replies: 42
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Posted By Jon Fuller
Actually, the main reason it's gets hot, is the...

Actually, the main reason it's gets hot, is the act of compressing it.

bit like the way a bicycle pump gets hot when you pump hard n fast.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 11-07-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 42
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Posted By Jon Fuller
So, what kinda pitch would that jet pump impellor...

So, what kinda pitch would that jet pump impellor need to be to acheive 100mph? what does the engine in question rev to?

feckin revvin-kevvins
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