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Zero Time (allegedly) Allison on eBay...

Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:37 am

It is not mine, hopefully it won't end up in a boat...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0213525636

Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:12 am

Yeah, but isn't EVERY engine someone finds in a garage zero time?

Mark H

Re: Zero Time (allegedly) Allison on eBay...

Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:48 am

Warbirdnerd wrote:It is not mine, hopefully it won't end up in a boat...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0213525636

It has been taken apart on the front and back. The blower doesn't show and nuts on the studs. The chipped paint suggests it may have been used, at least the storage methods have been lacking. The front end nose case is missing. They could be set up for P-39 use with a plate here. The boats and pullers don't use the nose case.
What -model is it. He states built between 39 and 41. There could be date stamps on the case which were marked at each overhaul with Total time.
The magneto is the earlier, smaller unit.
I have pulled banks on a new or overhauled WWII Allision and seen tons of crud growing out of the rod and crank bearings. I have also drained new looking preservative oil out and after careful inspection and pre-oiling installed a box engine on an airplane.
Rich

Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:53 pm

What type of exhaust manifolds are those? Might indicate it's prior use.

Regards,
Mike

Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:38 pm

mike furline wrote:What type of exhaust manifolds are those? Might indicate it's prior use.

Regards,
Mike

Modified P-38. There are 3 sections that attach to the engine, each a little bigger than the pervious. The vertical pipe is either from boat use or I'm thinking maybe tractor puller.
Rich

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Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:00 pm

A pig in a poke at best.
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