Commissioning
2009-07-15

Engine set up and checked over. Damage to combustion chamber outer on starter side checked, outer not touching the main combustion chamber so fit for use. Engine turned over a number of times to check oil pressure and to listen for any potential problems. Starter fuel pump replaced, sheared pump drive pin.

Commissioning
2009-08-29

First run. Several fuel hoses replaced and high speed/high pressure shut off valve fitted (ex Filton). Engine run up to 5000 rpm with no mechanical issues. Compressor tachometer faulty.

HP Starter Pump Failure
2009-10-13

Intermittent start failures finally traced to the starter fuel pump. Replaced with a spare found at Filton when removing the alternator.

Remote operation
2009-12-12

Replica remote control system produced using DTMF relay board. Dialled up successfully from Western Power at Plymouth as part of the 50th birthday celebration on the 11th of December 2009

HP Fuel Cock Failure
2010-05-23

Failed to start on monthly test, HP fuel cock motor has damage to one brush holder, possibly repairable. Replaced with a spare unit from stores.

Failure To Start
2010-09-05

Fuel priming pump failure on monthly start day. Replaced pump and ran ok. Pump stripped for inspection, broken brush connection.