Pterodactyl Coming To Life... Slowly

[sseeker]

Spent a few hours on the Pterodactyl today, focusing on her engine. Decided to tear it apart to inspect the internals. Only a spotted a few problems as I was pulling it apart. The pulley being driven for the prop speed reduction has a really loose bearing, heaps of free-play. Don't think that's normal so that'll need replacing. The studs for the engine block have severe corrosion due to moisture getting in (I think) so it'll probably be a job and a half to get them out and new ones in. New starter pull cord and fan guard cover need to be ordered.

 

Other than that the engine is in pretty good nick, the cylinder liners are in perfect condition and the pistons are unmarked.

 

We did find what looked like a Millipede in the crank case and Bee/Wasp covered in carbon on top of a piston but they probably crawled in during the storage stage of the aircrafts life.

 

See the attached photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pudestcon]

Goodonya sseeker, great little project there for you to sink into. Good luck with it, and I look forward to reading, and seeing your progress. Cheers, Pud

 

 

[fly_tornado]

mix up some grease and oil and use that to coat all the sliding surfaces before you put it back together. That engine would look a treat with a little polish!