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Topic: Book: Report On The 260-HP Mercedes Aero Engine |
fbarrett
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 16:52 Subject: Book: Report On The 260-HP Mercedes Aero Engine |
Friends:
I have a copy of the above and am considering selling it, so I wonder who might be interested and what it's worth. The book (6x9 inches, 36 pages plus covers) is dated July 1917 and was is ... |
Topic: 2010 Air races, any engine news? |
fbarrett
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Forum: Air Racing - General Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 22:27 Subject: 2010 Air races, any engine news? |
I love old aircraft--and seeing them fly--but what is the justification for destroying such rare engines at Reno?
Frank |
Topic: Wanted: Porsche PFM3200 |
fbarrett
Replies: 1
Views: 6451
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Forum: Wants Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 22:22 Subject: Wanted: Porsche PFM3200 |
Don't all rush at once!
New e-mail: fdb912@gmail.com
Frank |
Topic: Anything Porsche |
fbarrett
Replies: 2
Views: 7280
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Forum: Wants Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 22:20 Subject: Anything Porsche |
New e-mail: fdb912@gmail.com |
Topic: Books |
fbarrett
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Views: 7515
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 10:25 Subject: Re: Books |
I turned down an offer of a G/VG copy of Mackerle’s classic, “Air-cooled Automotive Engines”, for only £100. (Currently the best I see on the web $280, for only a F) I have a copy and never tho ... |
Topic: Two Free Radial Engines |
fbarrett
Replies: 2
Views: 8934
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:57 Subject: Two Free Radial Engines |
Folks:
Just heard that the engines are going to the Commemorative Air Force.
Frank |
Topic: Two Free Radial Engines |
fbarrett
Replies: 2
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 19:10 Subject: Two Free Radial Engines |
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 sp ... |
Topic: Two Free Radial Engines |
fbarrett
Replies: 2
Views: 8934
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 13:38 Subject: Two Free Radial Engines |
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@mercedesli ... |
Topic: Sleeve valve engines |
fbarrett
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 19:52 Subject: Sleeve valve engines |
Jay:
As you probably know, piston crown temperature can be reduced, by oil squirters from below, etc. For example, Porsche began using this method in the 911 air-cooled engines in 1970. It would be ... |
Topic: Wanted: Porsche PFM3200 |
fbarrett
Replies: 1
Views: 6451
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Forum: Wants Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 22:48 Subject: Wanted: Porsche PFM3200 |
Wanted: Porsche PFM3200 six-cylinder aircraft engine, as used in Mooney 20L, circa-late 1980s. Or any other Porsche aircraft or helicopter engines.
Frank Barrett
303/237-0911 (Mtn. Time)
fbarrett ... |
Topic: Porsche PFM3200 |
fbarrett
Replies: 1
Views: 7350
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Forum: DB, Junkers, Other German Engines Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 18:05 Subject: Porsche PFM3200 |
Oops, delete "PAA", substitute "FAA".
Frank |
Topic: Porsche PFM3200 |
fbarrett
Replies: 1
Views: 7350
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Forum: DB, Junkers, Other German Engines Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 17:41 Subject: Porsche PFM3200 |
Friends:
I've just restored a 1960 Porsche Type 678/4 engine (4-cyl, based on the 356 sports car engine), so now I'm looking to move up to a late-1980s Porsche PFM3200 (6-cyl, 911-based) unit. They ... |
Topic: Anything Porsche |
fbarrett
Replies: 2
Views: 7280
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Forum: Wants Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 17:37 Subject: Anything Porsche |
Friends:
The 678/4 restoration is now complete, so for the next project I'm looking for a circa-1988 Porsche PFM3200 (six-cyl, 911-based), as used in about 50 Mooneys. The FAA pulled their type cer ... |
Topic: 1960 Porsche 678/4 Engine |
fbarrett
Replies: 7
Views: 25679
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Forum: Collections/Restorations - General Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 13:30 Subject: 1960 Porsche 678/4 Engine |
Friends:
Here's the engine in action in July, at the Porsche Club of America's annual convention in Colorado. Because the engine was a pusher, we mounted the prop appropriately, which is why my hat ... |
Topic: Less than 20 days to Air Racing's 100th birthday! |
fbarrett
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Views: 8551
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Forum: Air Racing - General Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 18:18 Subject: Less than 20 days to Air Racing's 100th birthday! |
Anders:
Thanks for the historic information. I trust that Voisin's aircraft were at least as interesting as his cars? Do any survive? Voisin cars are quite rare, but I've been lucky enough to have ... |
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