Engine on EBAY
Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:16 pm
this R3350 is on ebay, maybe some one here might be interested..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MILITARY-AIRCRAFT-RADIAL-ENGINE-R3350-NOS-jet-airplane_W0QQitemZ150180979884QQihZ005QQcategoryZ63678QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MILITARY-AIRCRAFT-RADIAL-ENGINE-R3350-NOS-jet-airplane_W0QQitemZ150180979884QQihZ005QQcategoryZ63678QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:22 pm
WOW! 
A 3350? Thats cool. That seems like a good deal too.
A 3350? Thats cool. That seems like a good deal too.
Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:27 pm
Nathan wrote: That seems like a good deal too.
Nope.
Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:40 pm
Let's see who wants to put that little cream-puff on their single engine warbird and go flying into the sunset???
Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:19 pm
Nathan wrote:WOW!
Considering there's no paperwork, and the plugs have been removed... it will need a complete overhaul I would have thought. Not that cheap, and considering "Fifi's" luck with this version of the engine... not a good one to overhaul in the first place... eh, Gary??? Still a cool looking lawn ornament though.
Cheers,
Richard
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:28 pm
turbo compound paper weight, priced like a nos core. Junk
Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:32 pm
Thats not a FiFi version engine.
And I second the NOPE.
Its missing alot of parts, It maybe junk inside, he says NOS how to know with no documentation. So it may not even be a good core, if it has been sitting and rusting for years, then more than likely all internals are red tag parts, ie not airworthy. Too many people that have these sorta things sitting around think they have some kinda gold mine, when all they have is some scrap metal. If you want something like that for an aircraft you had better pay someone that knows what he's looking at to go check it out first. So why is it everyone wants so much for junk????
And I second the NOPE.
Its missing alot of parts, It maybe junk inside, he says NOS how to know with no documentation. So it may not even be a good core, if it has been sitting and rusting for years, then more than likely all internals are red tag parts, ie not airworthy. Too many people that have these sorta things sitting around think they have some kinda gold mine, when all they have is some scrap metal. If you want something like that for an aircraft you had better pay someone that knows what he's looking at to go check it out first. So why is it everyone wants so much for junk????
Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:32 pm
What's a 3350 weigh and what's the approx. going price for boat anchor metal? I second the yard ornament comment.
Canso42
Canso42
Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:05 pm
3500 pounds. You need a big chain and a big boat.
Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:41 am
retroaviation wrote:Nathan wrote: That seems like a good deal too.
Nope.
Gary, a couple gallons of Marvel Mystery Oil and a case of Krylon ought to precisely fix her right up. Just think of all the years of experience that are out there. Just throw it on "Testiclees" and give it a couple of hours to loosen things up.
Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:45 am
If you scroll down the ebay posting, you will see a question answer section with the seller. In that section, someone has corrected the seller that the engine is not NOS but it has been overhauled by the Navy at some point in it's life cycle...
Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:11 am
b29driver wrote:Gary, a couple gallons of Marvel Mystery Oil and a case of Krylon ought to precisely fix her right up.
Yup. We're pretty familiar with an engine shop that does similar overhauls, huh?
APG85 wrote:If you scroll down the ebay posting, you will see a question answer section with the seller. In that section, someone has corrected the seller that the engine is not NOS but it has been overhauled by the Navy at some point in it's life cycle...
Even still, the engine would require an overhaul before I would trust it. The silver in the bearings tarnishes and becomes hard, when not preserved correctly, and will just eat themselves alive when running. I've seen it happen over and over and have proof of that sitting on top of my toolbox as I type this. Just because an engine is in a can doesn't mean it's any good. However, this one up for auction would likely make a nice core to start with though.......just too much money in my opinion.
Oh, and Eric is about right with the weight of the engine. However, if you ever end up having to move any other radial engines, the general rule of thumb to start with is "a pound per cubic inch." Obviously, that isn't the exact weight and it'll get heavier as accessories, PRT's, or whatever are installed, but that will give you a basic idea before you do any lifting. And also don't forget that the engine cans weigh a bunch too.
Gary
Gary
Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:53 am
I would make a nice display engine in a museum (except for the price). I think the New England Air Museum was going to do that with one. If I remember, Pima has one cut-away...
Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:52 am
APG85 wrote:I would make a nice display engine in a museum (except for the price). I think the New England Air Museum was going to do that with one. If I remember, Pima has one cut-away...
No doubt about it. It is a great candidate for a display engine.
Gary
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:49 pm
APG85 wrote:I would make a nice display engine in a museum (except for the price). I think the New England Air Museum was going to do that with one. If I remember, Pima has one cut-away...
Pima's is hooked up to an electric motor so you push a button and watch internals spin.