On Mar 10, 3:32 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:

You haven;'t flown enough antiques. I've hand lots and lots of engine
failures.

Not yet -- you offering?

If I ever get the thing out in the shed done. It's potential for
deadsticking is relatively high. The rockers are dry, for one thing and
need frequent greasing. the valve pushrods are expsed as well and lashed
to each other in pairs so when they come adrift you don't lose them!
Goggle are mandatory just to keep the hot grease and oil out of your
eyes( this has happened to me, it hurts like hell!)

My dad once did a masonry job for a guy who had a (hope I remember
this right) Wright Cyclone 1934 vintage he offered to sell for $200
(1978 dollars).

He said the thing was a piece of art, but he had no use for it.

'rents -- oy!

Dan