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Post by tomcd62 on Jan 31, 2013 0:34:30 GMT -6
got this Allison aircraft engine in the AMT parts pack.I did not like the profile of the engine with the supercharger and everyone seems to build it that way. So I did some research and discovered and that there was early non- supercharged military version of the v-12 that was used in boats. I found a few, very few, pictures of early hydroplanes that showed the carbs on top like a regular "V" engine, and some cool turbo charged tractor pull versions. So I went about imaginering a Hilborn version for a new rat rod. pretty kooky huh.   |
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Post by geezerman on Jan 31, 2013 5:44:48 GMT -6
Way cool, Tom !!!!!
Nice job !
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Post by harron68 on Feb 1, 2013 6:31:55 GMT -6
OH!!!! Super idea and the start of what could be a trend! I think the engine did go into many small ships/boats, and well as all early hydroplane racers. Thanx for a grand idea!
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Post by tomcd62 on Feb 1, 2013 12:02:41 GMT -6
Man! I just can't find a good picture of the non supercharged version,or the "V-1710-C" which I have found out ,now, that it was mostly used in U.S. Navy airships or dirigibles. this engine was rated at 1000 horse power. thanks for looking.
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Post by harron68 on Feb 2, 2013 20:30:58 GMT -6
Google images "old hydroplane boat engines" worked for me. Just a couple ones that were injected and they also had dual turbochargers. They turbos could be omitted and it would look like yours. I imagine injection lines would look like as on a V-8, but where the fuel pump would be I'm not sure.
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 6, 2013 8:57:23 GMT -6
Cool idea!
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Post by tomcd62 on Feb 12, 2013 15:17:07 GMT -6
Got some more done here, now this bad boy needs a ride. I am waiting for a kit show in a couple of weeks to restock some bods.   |
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Post by geezerman on Feb 12, 2013 19:11:11 GMT -6
That is such a busy looking engine ! All that detail wiring really sells it  Nice !!!!! |
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Post by bob29579 on Feb 13, 2013 9:32:35 GMT -6
That is nice....
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Post by dogfish7 on Feb 25, 2013 18:40:45 GMT -6
Can't wait to see it in a vehicle:)
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