Hello there \mr. (N/A), a.k.a. -MM on the 18th you wrote :
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>>>>>> "Bruce" == Bruce T Clough <cloughbt@batman.flight.wpafb.af.mil> writes:
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> Bruce> I dunno... I was always partial to a Pratt &
> Bruce> Whitney F100-229 stuffed in a Spitfire, although I
> Bruce> hear the F119 is a bit more efficient...
>
>When I worked at GE Aircraft Engines, I always was tempted to
>try and stuff a T700 (1800SHP helicopter turbine) into
>something. I actually measured a '73 impala and determined
>that if I could cool the thing it would fit just fine.
>The GE-F110/129 is a bit oversized for anything that I'd
>care to drive, although I have seen an add for a tractor
>pull which alleged to have a GE-110 powered "monster tractor"
>at it. I didn't make it to the event, alas...
> -MM
>
..and first, please excuse this list bomb, but my Free-Net mailer
only gives a return address of \mr. (N/A) for you.
Your mention of the GE-110 powered "monster tractor" got me to
thinking; at this year's combine demolition derby at the fair,
one combine was noticeably faster than the rest. It was not the
one that caught fire, so I was wondering if maybe there was some
secret hi-po engine stuffed up in there. Since the rules of this
derby are rather forgiving of modifications, I was wondering, what
lay-out of engine is this, a radial ? Big fan and belt drive are
possibilities, could be spectacular, sorry for this non-Triumph
nonsense, maybe I should just call the Air Force Museum or Bruce C.....
Claude Hopper
SW Ohio
'72 TRident 750cc basket case
'43 Lee-Enfield .303 old English iron
'97 vintage Olde English '800'
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