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I really do try and keep an open mind about new technologies and developments. Have had a lifelong passion for machines. For some reason many of those claiming to have new technologies make statements that just make it very difficult for me.
"This AVE engine is designed for 40,000 hours of operation between major overhauls. If this engine was placed in a truck, and it was driven at 50mph, you could expect to travel 2,000,000 miles before the next overhaul or 75 trips around this planet."
This is a perfect example. Real world, what truck actually runs at 50mph?
That sort of statement immediately makes me more than a little bit suspicious.
Run a 671 at a constant load at optimum speed and the darn thing could probably circumnavigate the solar system if the roads were there. Who gives a ****? Motors just don't get that kind of a life.
End of rant.
Brian, I agree with you on the trunion rollers in the Dynacam. They are getting the bejesus whacked out of them. Have they looked at ceramics to lower the mass? Have they looked and then found out that the costs of the materials required to deal with the problems make the whole deal a non-starter except for the military? Too many questions and not enough answers.
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