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- Page 2 Any individual, group or consortium wishing to make parts or complete engines to this design, for sale or exchange must obtain permission in advance from Wren Turbines Ltd. The design has been registered and any person or organisation that undertakes the manufacture of this or similar design for sale, anywhere in world, without express permission from Wren Turbines Ltd, will be prosecuted.
- Page 3 – – – – Not e: 'O' ring not used Page 3 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 4 Thread-locking compound – “Nutlock”, “Loctite 242” or similar. High temperature sealing compound - “Holts Gun-Gum”, “Red Hermatite” high temperature silicon sealer, or similar (Mk2 engines only). (Fuel pump, controller and other running accessories, can be ordered separately from Wren Turbines). Page 4...
- Page 5 Turbine fuel is poisonous to living beings. Keep away from mouth and eyes and contact with skin. Always store in a marked container out of reach to children. Page 5 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 6 Wren Turbines welcome feedback on this or other of their products, email on wren@parish.f9.co.uk or write to: Wren Turbines Ltd, Unit 13, Century Business Centre, Manvers Way, Manvers, Rotherham, S63 5DA, England Tel +44 (0) 1709 300290, Fax +(0) 1709 300291 Page 6...
- Page 7 FOD screen etc, all available from Wren Turbines. This approach allows the builder to stage their construction to suit their time-scale and budget and chosen application.
- Page 8 Therefore do not take apart unless the engine has a mechanical problem or you are replacing the bearings due to normal wear. Please note that the balancing operation is just that, Wren Turbines cannot perform test running or fault finding on an engine as part of the balancing operation.
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Page 9: Set-Up For Testing
To help, spare parts for servicing or repairs on your engine such as bearings, exhaust components, pipe-work, cases etc are all readily available at modest cost and mostly ex-stock, from Wren Turbines. Please note that this saving also recognises that servicing and any fault finding required for your engine is your responsibility although Wren Turbines can offer verbal assistance where practicable. - Page 10 Oil - Turbine oil such as “Exxon 2380”, “Aeroshell 500 or 510”, “Mobil JetOil”. Alternative - TCW3 specification, non-synthetic, outboard motor oil Average aircraft flying weight – 3 - 9kg (7 – 20Lbs) = Typical engine. Page 10 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 11 Note Tunnel is Secure loosely with six M3 x 10 cap apply drop of locking compound, and supplied as a complete assembly. screws. tighten firmly and evenly. Page 11 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 12 6mm screws, temporarily. and gently lower assembly into it – hand thread. correctly. turbine will rest on rim, not the blades. Page 12 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 13 (bend fuel/gas pipes if needed). are pressed fully home. Page 13 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 14 (locate in centre, as hole is oval). rotate it 180’ and locate the hole at together. bottom rear-end of the (the hole by the seam). Page 14 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 15 O-ring. screw holes. Page 15 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 16 Make the tighten gently – note placing. required and can be left out. bend gently to not break the fine wire. Page 16 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
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Page 17: Assembling The Engine
Inlet using the two screws, as shown above. Intake. Ensure pipe is pushed fully home four M3 x 4mm screws. M2.5 x 20mm cap screws. to seal properly. Page 17 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004... - Page 18 (and ease cowl into place. Refit the fixing correct using battery. secure. pressure pipe if fitted). screws and tighten. Page 18 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 19 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Page 19 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 20 Gas valve display. Note, picture shows Mk2 version, Mk3 version uses same setup and range of accessories. Indicates accessories available from Wren Turbines Ltd. Page 20 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 21 Fuel in from ECU display tank Indicates accessories available from Wren Turbines Ltd. Temperature probe “ECO” ECU Fuel pump R/C Receiver To ECU Pump supply Page 21 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 22 (Optional) (Optional) Batt. Batt. Eco E.C.U Eco E.C.U Switch Switch 2 volt 2 volt glow glow battery battery Eco ECU schematic Page 22 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
- Page 23 St art er mot or Glow plug Gas t ap Gas feed in Temp. probe RPM pickup Quick release coupling Gas Solenoid Bat t . E.C.U Page 23 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
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Page 24: Running Your Engine
The pump output should then go direct to the “tee” fitting in the fuel line of the engine, a shut-off valve may be Page 24 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004... - Page 25 A propane/butane or pure propane bottle is connected to the gas connection via a regulator or suitable tap connection – gas blowlamps have the valve and connection all in one and are useful for conversion! A cheaper option is to purchase a ready-to-fit gas tap, available from Wren Turbines, which simply screws onto the gas cannister.
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Page 26: Starting The Engine
Listen out for this and turn it off just before this point if you want your starter Page 26 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004... - Page 27 Due to variations inherent in the casting process which manifest themselves in fractional differences in turbine and NGV profiles, kit engines can vary in thrust output from 5.5Kg to 6Kg (12lbs to 13lbs) for Mk2 engines and 6.2kg to 6.7kg (13.5-15lbs) for Mk3 engines. Page 27 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
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Page 28: Problems Checklist
No or little temp’ rise on gas lit. Insufficient gas supply (increase flow/renew can) Too high rotor speed (spin slower) Temp’ probe not inserted into exhaust cone, (insert 3-4mm) Page 28 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004... - Page 29 “Overtemp’” is detected by ECU and shutdown. start. Temp’ has run over 800’C due to long hot start, low start battery, air in fuel line. Cool off and restart. Page 29 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004...
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Page 30: Maintenance
It is good practice to always trim the end of any tube which is removed from the connector and refitted, as a groove is left from the gripper which impairs sealing if reused too often. Page 30 Wren Turbines Ltd. MW54 Mk2 & Mk3 Turbo-Jet, kit assembly instructions, Jun 2004... - Page 31 Keep you and your MW54 healthy! Above all, enjoy! Parts and accessories for this engine are available from Wren Turbines Ltd. Please state your date of purchase to help us ensure the right part is supplied. With thanks to all our past and present customers whose continued support have made this update of our kit worthwhile.
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