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March 18, 2009 at 11:19 pm in reply to: Avon jet Engines-Re-Heat Versions. #1237467

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The Museum is currently closed to the public for building work and I am using part of the floor space as a general workshop the Avon engine along with a RR gnome 1300, Bristol Hercules and a few other industrial engines are on the to do list for restoration.

The starter mounting is on the front of the engine, Any ideas on how the starter clutch works.

The only other avon i have seen minus starter had a planetary gear set in the front, I will put up some pictures of the 28R starter arrangement when i get a chance.

March 17, 2009 at 11:43 pm in reply to: Avon jet Engines-Re-Heat Versions. #1160814

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Tis the very same engine, The story goes back to the early 80’s when Richard Noble was fund raising for Thrust 2. We sold some promotional merchandise to help the cause and during conversation A member of the thrust team mentioned that when looking for a suitable 302 engine they had been offered this one and while not suiting their needs would make an excellent display.
I have just sourced a type c6805/1 electric starter, Not sure whether it is suitable as my engine has a vertically off set starter mounting and what appears to be an accessory drive beneath.
Curiously the starter and accessory gears don’t appear to be connected to the rest of the engine, is there a clutch in there or something missing?

March 17, 2009 at 4:16 pm in reply to: Avon jet Engines-Re-Heat Versions. #1161272

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Hi
I have an Avon RA28R occupying a large space in my workshop, So far I have not been able to find any information on this engine.
The only other RA 28 with reheat that i know of is at The Fleet Air Arm Museum next to FD2 WG774 unless anyone here knows better.
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