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fbarrett



Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 32
Location: Lakewood, Colorado

PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 13:38    Post subject: Two Free Radial Engines Reply with quote

Folks:

This was just posted on an automotive list that I frequent:

Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:23:12 -0500
From: Rex Wright <rexpam@earthlink.net>
To: Mercedes List <mercedes@mercedeslist.com>
Subject: [MB] No MB: Need help ID'ing free radial aircraft engines

There are two radial engines available for free pickup in
Fredericksburg, TX. The owners family used to be crop dusters, I
don't know any more about that part of it.

They are stored indoors out of the elements. One might be a B17
engine. The Jacobs appears partially torn down, but most parts are
with it. I don't know for sure what accessories come with each engine.

No one else has been advised of this offer. Please let me know if you
can ID them or want one or both, and we'll go from there.

Thanks,
Rex Wright
1995 K75
San Antonio

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~rexpam/B17radial.jpg
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~rexpam/JacobsRadial.jpg

I have no connection, but I'd like to see them go to a good home.

Frank
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fbarrett



Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 32
Location: Lakewood, Colorado

PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 19:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

More info:

""This is what the plate says on the "B17" engine:"

Wright Whirlwind 3/6/41
air corps or bureau model
9 cylinder 1-3-5-7-9-2-4-6-8
patterson, n.j. caa special"

Gosh, 24 hours and no reply to an offer of two free engines. I know this forum is quiet, but Geez Louise!

Frank
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fbarrett



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Location: Lakewood, Colorado

PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:57    Post subject: Reply with quote

Folks:

Just heard that the engines are going to the Commemorative Air Force.

Frank
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