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Cliff Beer · 09-04-07, 04:12 AM

A colleague of mine here in Seattle bought one complete un-run 917 engine from the estate - purchased directly without any auction process, I think as somewhat of a favor due to a long standing relationship going back to the 70's. I'm not sure if this one was one of the five you mention above. It was purchased as a second spare for a reasonable price. I'm looking forward to hearing/seeing it run although after all those years it will be torn down for inspection prior to ever turning it over - might be a while!

09-04-07, 04:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cliff Beer Cliffbeer2 3 Tenths Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sand Point, WA GT40: CAV Posts: 334 Rep Power: 5	Re: 917 engines and gearboxes A colleague of mine here in Seattle bought one complete un-run 917 engine from the estate - purchased directly without any auction process, I think as somewhat of a favor due to a long standing relationship going back to the 70's. I'm not sure if this one was one of the five you mention above. It was purchased as a second spare for a reasonable price. I'm looking forward to hearing/seeing it run although after all those years it will be torn down for inspection prior to ever turning it over - might be a while!