Phew! Answer that! The problem with the later engines is that the rear end sticks out more and is wider! They also incorporated a totally different sump, this with the above changes interferes with the Beaufighter engine bearer. Make a new bearer? We actually did a re-design many years ago. This would mean many other changes, including complete re-design of the power-plant and an altered centre of gravity for the aircraft.
Introducing a hybrid engine also brings issues but they are far easier to resolve. Yesterday picked up early Plessey fuel pumps and ignition harness. All will need overhaul and spare parts and additional manuals.
AP2241 covering Plessey fuel pump F-6?
Catalogue 1086 covering 5B and 37B, ignition equipment?
Let me know if you find any FB parts including early Hercules. We can do it!
This is what we have to start off with!
Hi All,
Have checked in the AP1728D & E Vol 3 for Hercules 16 – 18 and neither number figures. FB79323 you mentioned as Beaufort.
The FB (Feddon Brown) numbers for our engines run from FB2319 to FB118120. What have you?
The engines you see on eBay etc are late models, if you know of early ones let me know. This what to look for, early harness, different induction and magnetos.
Thanks guys for all of your help. Have been in touch with Karl in Canada and am awaiting a response. We have offered him new cylinder sleeves also later magnetos NOS the same as eBay item suggested.
Keep the ideas coming. Yesterday took delivery of some oil pumps NOS. (new old stock) Also some BTH magnetos.
It was only resting!
Help us find more parts. Sump for the early engines, Part No. FB94730 Qty. 1 wanted.
Bristol FB drawings wanted. What else have you got?
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