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Edward Sheetmetalhands
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Is this for a B-24A?? Those don't come up for sale too often.... Thought someone might enjoy this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pratt-Wh ... Parts_Gear

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Does anyone know what this cutaway engine is? R-1340?? R-875??
http://www.interschola.com/template/ite ... g_1323.jpg

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Note the "snap cap" rocker box covers. I'd guess an early R-1340.

Also note that the 7 cylinder engines are all tank engines, not aircraft engines. Some have the original cooling fans in the front and you can see the short-spline crank snout on one.
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