Big John wrote in
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Bertie

Have you contacted Old Rinebeck Aerodrome on the Hudson north of NYC.
They have lots of WWI birds that fly and other old airplanes and
engines. They might have the springs or know where you can get
original or aftermarket?

I was only joking!
Actually, there is a guy making replica vale springs. I really ought to
buy some as spares, but they;re over $100 each!

It's one weakness of the LeBLond and attempts to substitue with
everything from O-200 to Chevvy springs were abject failures. One guy
who has a few airplanes with LeBlonds and Ken Royces finally bit the
bullet and had a large batch made.

Also I saw someplace in my wanderings in some publication that there
is a outfit that will make springs to your specs. Ask around and look
on Internet and you may find the company.

Want to say they specialized in springs for race car engines????? so
you might follow that trail.

I'm assuming you are not worried about getting a certified engine that
old. Aren't there some waivers for parts that are no longer available
and that you can make?

I'll ask this week end if it looks like anyone can give good info and
advise.

Wonder if our 51 driver from up north is going to get gas money and
come to Ellington?



HEre's hoping! Surely everyone will throw in a couple of bucks just ot
hear it.

Was at an airshow a fe months ago that had a P-40 N doing a show. Looked
and sounded great and wa a nice change.


Bertie