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This is how it started
A little advanced in the timeline. The motor mounts were machined and the intake funnel was 3D printed and painted smooth
start cutting parts for combustion chamber
combustion chamber output reducer
layout air intake holes in combustion chamber burner can
assembly assembled
attached to turbo
start on plenum walls. Sheet metal rolled in slip roller and held in place temporarily with clecos.
air plenum walls sealed and riveted
controls wired and panel 3D printed
oil reservoir and radiator assembled and plumbed.
final assembly brought outside
first test run
results of initial test. RPM too low and fuel burning too late in chamber resulted in scorched turbine.

As of today the turbo unit has been replaced and will be tested again soon. I’m waiting for a warmer day to dive back into this project.

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