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WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:16 am
by Combatmech
Suspect this spinner might be off a Mosquito or something with a Merlin engine. I'm sure someone out there would know better than me.
The data stamp is unreadable
Would NOT consider this part airworthy, however, a good template for fabricating a new one.
Make offer. Local pick up only. I'm in the DFW area. Getting ready to move and it has to go. Don't want to take it to a scrap yard.
Please PM for details. Thanks in advance.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 3:42 pm
by bdk
Looks very repairable to me. The dents can be massaged out.
The diameter and height might help someone to identify it.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:34 am
by Combatmech
Thanks BDK..... I'll take some measurements later today.
It is in pretty good shape...
At this point, no reasonable offer refused.
Reason I'd suspect something with a Merlin is that in my travels, I have been able to eyeball several Mosquitos, one Lancaster, CFM's -109 and the Casa 2.111.
They all look very similar, not an exact match, but pretty darn close.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:37 pm
by martin_sam_2000
Maybe an early Firefly? Or possibly a CCF Hurricane with the metal prop.
It seems too rounded for an early three blade spit, but not rounded enough for a mosquito.
Sean
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 2:19 pm
by Combatmech
hmmm.....interesting. Looking at the different airplanes, the blade cutouts and location of camlocks are all different.
Thanks so much for the info.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:26 pm
by Combatmech
***Bump****
Still have it. Anyone want it? It really needs to go. If its still in my garage after the new year, to the scrap yard it goes.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 4:36 pm
by martin_sam_2000
Combatmech wrote:***Bump****
Still have it. Anyone want it? It really needs to go. If its still in my garage after the new year, to the scrap yard it goes.
Where abouts are you located?
Sean
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:56 am
by Combatmech
I'm in Coppell, Tx, North Dallas 'burb.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:00 am
by bdk
Maybe just drop it off at the Cavanaugh museum as a donation rather than scrapping it? Would make a tax write-off if you can use it.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:08 pm
by K5DH
Vintage Flying Museum would be happy to take it off your hands, and we can provide a tax receipt for the donation. I can come pick it up some evening or weekend. I just live up the road in Lake Dallas.
Re: WTS Unknwn prop spinner
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:16 pm
by Combatmech
The spinner is spoken for and will be out of my garage next week. Thanks for all the input folks.