Gipsy Major Series 10 Engine - Chipmunk.
 

Due to an 'unforeseen incident' - mechanical failure - with a current Gipsy Major Series 10 engine, I find that I am having to source another of the same.

I would prefer a low time, or a 'zero' time 'Series 10' engine to enable a 'straight changeover'.

All suggestions welcome....keep it clean please....

Cheers

Griffo:ok:

Challinor's Murwillumbah come immediately to mind. I believe they still go under the name Mothcare. They should point you in the right direction.

Aero Engine Services, Hamilton NZ may still be around.

As a wild aside, many of these engines were manufactured in Brazil. (My last one was). Google may still be our friend.

Cheers and good luck.

Many Thanks for that Frank.

Unfortunately, Mr Challinor unable to assist at this time.

I'll try NZ.....TA :ok:

He's currently on holidays OS for a couple more weeks but Wok Wonarski at YRED did UXD's Gypsy 10...with alloy head, slick mags and sodium filled valves. Those mods apparently address the bulk of Gypsy Major failure points.

PM me for his mobile and I will find out when he's due home.

Wok does a beatifull engine:ok:

Chimbu,

I've already sung Wok's praises to Griffo, particularly after the lovely job he did on my top overhaul (shouldn't that be a bottom overhaul for a Gipsy??).

Another good source of engine bits/engines/Fairey-Reed props is Chris Harrison - Griffo, email me if you don't have his details.

Maybe give Glen Caple a go, he is the chief engineer at the Royal Aero Club of WA. He owns a Chippy himself and maintains the Club's machine. A very capable engineer and pilot.

Chris Harrison had one advertised for sale recently.

Wok is the man:ok:

And nobody beats UXD in climb or top end performance either.

Not many ponies in them Gypsy donks so ya gotta make sure they are all thoroughbreds :ok:

Thanks Tailie for the link...however, I knew about this one...
Unfortunately, 'tis a Series '1', the Chippy takes a '10'...

Hi Mr round sounds, many thanks for your suggestion.
Glen maintains mine as well....

Hey Jaba, :p 'Dora' has already put me onto 'Wok', - just waiting for him to finish his holiday....

Hey Chimbu - Thanks for the recommendation.
That's why my Tiger had a Series 10 as well.
84 kts IAS after the top o/haul at 2100rpm during rings run in - even the 'wires' were singing...
Then exactly 12 months later, she threw a conrod on No 1 cyl.
'Dora' has some pics....came home 'happily' on 3 cyls at 1800rpm to clear the houses on NIL oil 'cept what was left .....when you see the photos, all will be clear.

TKS again 'Dora'...Still lookin' till I can find one.

'10's are a bit 'scarce' it would seem.....

Thanks again Guys and Gals...:ok:

Folks,
From memory, if you can find a Mk8 (military) it can be converted to a -10. Try in the UK, including Vendair at Biggin Hill, if they are still around.
Tootle pip!!

AESL (Aero Engine Services Ltd) don't exist as such any more, probably morphed into Aeromotives engine shop. Not sure they will have anything.

Try Colin Smith (Croydon Aircraft Co) at Mandeville, he's the DH guru over here but you probably knew that anyway.

There's also a very strong Tiger Moth club, someone there may be able to help.

Tiger Moth Club of New Zealand Inc

I'd get in touch with the Bunn brothers down near Albury.

Just to throw another "maybe" into the equation the boys at Luskintyre would have to be worth a look
Although predominately tiger folk I'd be surprised if they haven't got a handle on all things Gipsy

Gipsy Major 10-2
 

Hi Folks,

I have several 10-2 engines on the shelf - one of which is ready to go and zero timed with all the latest mods and sodium valves/slicks/Ed Clark pistons.:)

[email protected]

Thanks 'ozzie',

email sent to address given.

Ta
:ok:

Gipsy Engines -
 

Try [email protected] as nothing seems to be coming through on sctelco!

Many Many Tks Guys & Gals..

O'ill let yas all know 'ow Oi go.....
Ta Muchly...!!!:ok::ok:

Hey ozzieausterdriver! How about a 1C? I've got an Auster with a lack of oil pressure....

Oil be...
 

Avcraft.
Have you been operating during the recent very hot weather and finding "low oil pressure" ?

I had a prob years ago..it was the grade of oil used..it was recommended that a heavier grade be used in very hot conditions.

On departing a place in the tropics around midday after re-fuelling, engine still hot...flickering gauge on low after departure.
Back on the ground..Plenty of oil ...but it was like water in the extreme heat. Checked all fliters etc..no restrictions there.
In the cool of the morning..back to normal, for a belated getaway.

GM manual says "Tropical" above 30C Aeroshell 120, Mobil Green Band
Not sure how these "modern" oils cater for all this.
Fly safe and keep out of the weeds !! :ok: