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by gettylee
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:33 pm
Forum: Valved pulsejet forum
Topic: scaled x2 Dynajet
Replies: 13
Views: 11070

scaled x2 Dynajet

I built this PJ but it won't start,it has .008 pedal valves&atomization fuel system,I'm trying Colman fuel,it has 10,-1/2" intake holes&a 4.25 cc. Any suggestions on jetting size,air psi,etc... will be appreciated! :)
by gettylee
Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: HPX Goes MASSIVE
Replies: 29
Views: 30116

Re: HPX Goes MASSIVE

John Hasler wrote:Where can I find drawings for the HPX?
I've got a drawing with the dimentions of the hpx that I built.although, it was a very rudimentary way I scaled it,may not be perfect,but it works! :)
by gettylee
Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Valved pulsejet forum
Topic: Brand new Dynajet
Replies: 4
Views: 5109

Brand new Dynajet

Just letting you know,Curtis dyna fog still sells the head assy. part of redhead DJ, I purchased it w/a extra lock ring,&constructed a new combustion tube, it started instantly! Very exciting!!! :)
by gettylee
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: HPX Goes MASSIVE
Replies: 29
Views: 30116

Re: HPX Goes MASSIVE

Hello,my name is Brian,I built a hpx scaled same as my fwe w/7.44" combustion chambers,that both run on 14oz lp tank,but freeze up at half a tank,im trying a homemade bladder system on methanol,but the pitch ossolates&won't sustain on just methanol,I would love to build a rc plane with s hpx valvele...
by gettylee
Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: HPX Goes MASSIVE
Replies: 29
Views: 30116

Re: HPX Goes MASSIVE

Hi,my name is Brian.I've built a fwe & hpx engines,that path will run on 14 oz propane,but tank freezes up,I've been trying methanol,but getting ossolateing thrust pulses,mabey a pressure,or injector prob.? Side love to try a rc plane. Can anyone help?thanks much, Brian :) PS. I've been using my fwe...
by gettylee
Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: FWE VIII problem
Replies: 5
Views: 6424

Re: FWE VIII problem

I posted a pic of my engine in valved section under,Identify this engine,mine is slightly diff. As yours,I can run it on 14oz propane can,I have better luck w/a torch flickering into the intake&set my air@20psi&start out w/air nozzle approx. 8or10" away from intake,than slowly increase fuel&move air...
by gettylee
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:01 am
Forum: Rocket forum
Topic: How Can I Make a "Slow and Soft" Sugar Rocket?
Replies: 23
Views: 36554

Re: How Can I Make a "Slow and Soft" Sugar Rocket?

I've made potassium nitrate,stump killer/&convection surgar rockets with PVC&alum.tube w/kitty litter plugs&when I forgot my sugar in the basement,it must of picked up some moisture,them contaminated rockets wouldn't fly,but thay burned ahwile,it was not what I planed? But it was a slow rocket, lol
by gettylee
Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: Valved pulsejet forum
Topic: need help,can anyone identify this engine?
Replies: 5
Views: 5716

need help,can anyone identify this engine?

I built a successful fwe valveless,than saw a pic of What I thought was called a hpx I built it with the same size front as the fwe, it had way more power than the fwe,I want to try liquid fuels,to try to get similar power per weight than a dyna jet,,,It may just fly a rc plane someday?so,I am looki...
by gettylee
Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: Valved pulsejet forum
Topic: need help,can anyone identify this engine?
Replies: 2
Views: 3696

need help,can anyone identify this engine?

I built a successful fwe valveless,than saw a pic of What I thought was called a hpx I built it with the same size front as the fwe, it had way more power than the fwe,I want to try liquid fuels,to try to get similar power per weight than a dyna jet,,,It may just fly a rc plane someday?so,I am looki...
by gettylee
Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: applications fuel system for the valveless pulsejet
Replies: 16
Views: 18119

Re: applications fuel system for the valveless pulsejet

Hi.my name is Brian.I've built a fwe&a hpx.I was wondering if there's a working methenal fuel system that will work on these engines.any ideas will be much appreciated. Thx.BrianBrian
by gettylee
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: FWE ShortLady pulsejet running on petrol
Replies: 2
Views: 4832

Re: FWE ShortLady pulsejet running on petrol

hello,i built a fwe&a hpx/fwe,it was fairly easy&took about 10 hours to build&have them running&shaking my house!!! :) the hpx style is very simular to the fwe,the hpx is harder to build,but really says something!!! &has way more thrust than the fwe,the fwe was a perfect start point&can be converted...
by gettylee
Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:12 am
Forum: Valveless pulsejet forum
Topic: Please put your "I am new and need help" question here.
Replies: 404
Views: 1948328

Re: Please put your "I am new and need help" question here.

hello,i recently built a fwe as my 1st project&than built a hpx as my 2nd,both have 7.5 inch conical chambers,i got them running fairly quickly on 14oz propane can,although,thay flamed out at about half a tank,prolem solved when submerging can in warm water,the HPX STYLE seems to be way more powerfu...