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Old December 7th 06, 05:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
John[_1_]
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Default question about engines


I am not sure if anyone in the U.S. is still building "new" radial
engines, but the WACO YMF-5 built and sold by Classic Aircraft
Corporation has a 275 hp Jacobs R-755 B2, 7-cylinder radial engine that
is remanufactured to new engine tolerances. The work is done by Radial
Engines, Ltd. in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

I will leave it to the A&P guys as well as others with more experience
than me (that would be about all of you here *S*) to compare and
contrast the differences between a new engine and a remanufactured
engine. But if you want a radial . . . you can buy one.

As for the YMF-5, I know it's all in the eye of the beholder, but there
is some lucky stiff near me who flies one, and each time I see or hear
the thing, in the air or on the ground, there is true lust in my heart.

Blue skies . . .

John