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February 18, 2008 at 1:22 pm in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1266080

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Hi RPS, some I know of are privately owned and are not on the list and some museum display engine’s move around occasionally, the list engines are one’s I have seen photo’s of and the Maritime museum may have 2 , any photo’s anyone ?

Andy

February 18, 2008 at 11:40 am in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1266121

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Hi Creaking, my list for Lion engine’s in the UK so far is,

DUXFORD IB
BEAULIEU MUSEUM II cutaway
COSFORD V
SCIENCE MUSEUM LONDON V cutaway
HENDON V + VIII
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM VIIA
SOLENT SKY MUSEUM VIIB
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF SCIENCE VIID 2off MOBIL RAILTON
BEAULIEU MUSEUM VIID GOLDEN ARROW
BROOKLANDS MUSEUM XI RAILTON *RUNNING*
BROOKLANDS MUSEUM XIA
EAST FORTUNE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT SEALION

Plus,

BENTLEY NAPIER SEALION *RUNNING*
MYSELF VA *REBUILD*

Please add to the list, the more info available the better.

Andy

February 16, 2008 at 11:54 am in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1267692

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Hi SolentSpotter, thanks for posting the great Golden Arrow photo’s, I have not seen under the body before.

Andy

February 15, 2008 at 4:20 pm in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1268451

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Hi Low n slow, yes I have, Chris Williams (Napier Bentley owner) has been the most important person to help with my restoration, he is a seriously talented engineer.
His engine is one of only 2 running examples I have found.

Andy

February 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1269522

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Hi Mark and all, I have so far found the whereabouts of 23 “Lions” of various series to date in the UK in public and private hands and 8 abroad but I am sure there will be a few more.

Andy

February 13, 2008 at 12:15 am in reply to: Napier Lion in Sahara.. #1271261

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Hi Paul and All, I guess a Fairey Long Range Monoplane which had a huge metal prop and special Lion XIA engine.

Andy

January 24, 2008 at 9:44 pm in reply to: Mersey Mystery Propellor #1293235

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Hi Lownslow, yes, I see what you mean on the size, although the photo I am looking at shows DH4’s with 4 blade props and the blade size differs.

Andy

January 24, 2008 at 9:27 am in reply to: Mersey Mystery Propellor #1293935

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Hi Atcham and all, after looking through the Cooksley and Rimell “WW1 British Aeroplane Propellers” publication it looks very similar to that fitted to a DH4, these could be RH or LH tractor type.

Andy

January 18, 2008 at 8:12 pm in reply to: Gloster Napier GVI #1300535

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Hi SM, I am not that “well up” on many of the ancillaries really, I am on a very steep learning curve regarding some of the mechanical components of the Lion as I am rebuilding a series Va at the moment.
I would say the reason that Napier’s would subcontract any part that they would use would be that they thought the supplier had more expertise in that area at that time.
I am sure the Napier Heritage Trust will have the reasoning behind the decision.

Andy

January 15, 2008 at 10:52 pm in reply to: Gloster Napier GVI #1303744

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SM

I have installation dimensions of Va and XIa engines, I will try and get them scanned if they will help, but they are very old as you know.

Andy

January 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm in reply to: Gloster Napier GVI #1303779

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Hi SM,

I have some engine installation dimensions for Lion engines, which mark of engine was fitted in the G VI ? I can then check on what I have.

Andy

January 2, 2008 at 12:50 pm in reply to: Piston Provost #1320627

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Hi Chippie and all, there is a dismantled Provost at Sleap, it needs buying before its too late.

Andy

December 24, 2007 at 3:58 pm in reply to: Can anybody identify this (aircraft) piston? #1329849

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Napier Lion

Hi Creaking Door, I am rebuilding a 1926 Lion Va to ground run, it is a very interesting engine.

I already ground run an Alvis Leonides from a Bristol Sycamore, although it now has a prop and runs as a fixed wing type engine.

If anybody has any Lion parts please get in touch.

Thanks.

Andy

December 23, 2007 at 10:00 am in reply to: Can anybody identify this (aircraft) piston? #1241905

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Napier Lion piston

Hi Creaking door, you have a Napier Lion piston, or half of one !

The gudgeon pin oil hole is for the fully floating pin with end wear buttons.

I am looking for Lion parts including Hobson updraught carbs, coolant pipework, a test club and just about any other parts available.

Thanks.

Andy
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