Gipsy queen
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I would like to try to get that engine running again. nice find.
bmgold2
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JHS said:
I agree. I'll bet there is more than one collector who would fight over the chance to own that engine. Should be worth way more than any possible PM's that it might contain. Try an ad on Ebay, Craigslist, or any antique engine or aircraft magazine or website. Don't scrap it without trying to sell it as is. At least research its value. Even donating it to a museum would be better in my opinion than scrapping it. Of course, it's not mine so you can do what you want with it. Lots of nice history gets junked all the time. You can't save it all.
bmgold2
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Just a quick search and I found the Wikipedia posting for this engine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Gipsy_Six
In it it states:
"Gipsy Six engines remain in service worldwide as of April 2010, Twelve Gipsy Six powered de Havilland Dragon Rapide aircraft are noted on the Civil Aviation Authority register although not all are currently airworthy.[1]"
and
"Today, with de Havilland having long disappeared as a political casualty, very few of these engines remain in use and only a few specialist facilities can carry out overhauls."
Maybe it is wanted for parts if it can't be restored. Won't know unless you check it out. Likely you will find a buyer just after you scrap it if your luck is like mine.
Good luck whatever you do with it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Gipsy_Six
In it it states:
"Gipsy Six engines remain in service worldwide as of April 2010, Twelve Gipsy Six powered de Havilland Dragon Rapide aircraft are noted on the Civil Aviation Authority register although not all are currently airworthy.[1]"
and
"Today, with de Havilland having long disappeared as a political casualty, very few of these engines remain in use and only a few specialist facilities can carry out overhauls."
Maybe it is wanted for parts if it can't be restored. Won't know unless you check it out. Likely you will find a buyer just after you scrap it if your luck is like mine.
Good luck whatever you do with it.
sharkhook
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Check this place. It is one of the biggest airplane storage/salvage yards in the world. They used to sell parts to the people who restore old planes.
http://www.artificialowl.net/2008/05/amarc-biggest-plane-graveyard-tucson.html
http://www.artificialowl.net/2008/05/amarc-biggest-plane-graveyard-tucson.html
silversaddle1
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They are asking 54 dollars apiece on Ebay, just for the rocker covers!
