Post by zook on Nov 13, 2011 10:14:52 GMT 12
Help !! to those out there who maybe able to help either with information, parts or hands on . Or sponsorship as related to their appropriate areas areas of expertise
I am on behalf of Classic Flyer's Mount Maunganui have taken on the task of restoring the turbine engine for either static display or ( grin grin) running the thing .. Idle only
The engine was one of two that were fitted to ZK-JTL Cessna dragon fly A37 or commonly known as a Super tweet as flown in Vietnam.
www.nzwarbirds.org.nz/a37b.html
General Electric J85-GE-17a
Spec No E1134
Contract No F33657-1659
Serial No GE-E248483
Problems.
After approaching GE in the USA and other suppliers of over hauled, used parts and information re history of this engine it soon became known that, unless one is an end user it is difficult to obtain information and parts for this engine from with in the U.S.A .
When the engine was removed many items as fitted to this engine are classified as being part of the air frame thus are not with the engine.
Wish list
What is required is all that is basically attached to the auxiliary drive gear box. Starter/Generator, hydraulic and oil pumps etc. Pipe work for air bleed system and other odds and ends .
A source of supply for various fasteners , seals etc
Hopefully those who can help us will be able to itemise the items they have and indicate what parts are available .Once we have this information I will be able start restoration. To what stage of restoration either as a static display or running condition I can reach I cant tell until the above is known .
( It would be great if enough items were found to enable this engine to be run, ground running only ?? )
Any one got a old Morris Minor rolling chassis. !!! open the boot lid and well . dreams are free !!
Many thanks for your help
Cheers
Stephen Mead
Waituna West
Manawatu
Ph 063286928
I am on behalf of Classic Flyer's Mount Maunganui have taken on the task of restoring the turbine engine for either static display or ( grin grin) running the thing .. Idle only
The engine was one of two that were fitted to ZK-JTL Cessna dragon fly A37 or commonly known as a Super tweet as flown in Vietnam.
www.nzwarbirds.org.nz/a37b.html
General Electric J85-GE-17a
Spec No E1134
Contract No F33657-1659
Serial No GE-E248483
Problems.
After approaching GE in the USA and other suppliers of over hauled, used parts and information re history of this engine it soon became known that, unless one is an end user it is difficult to obtain information and parts for this engine from with in the U.S.A .
When the engine was removed many items as fitted to this engine are classified as being part of the air frame thus are not with the engine.
Wish list
What is required is all that is basically attached to the auxiliary drive gear box. Starter/Generator, hydraulic and oil pumps etc. Pipe work for air bleed system and other odds and ends .
A source of supply for various fasteners , seals etc
Hopefully those who can help us will be able to itemise the items they have and indicate what parts are available .Once we have this information I will be able start restoration. To what stage of restoration either as a static display or running condition I can reach I cant tell until the above is known .
( It would be great if enough items were found to enable this engine to be run, ground running only ?? )
Any one got a old Morris Minor rolling chassis. !!! open the boot lid and well . dreams are free !!
Many thanks for your help
Cheers
Stephen Mead
Waituna West
Manawatu
Ph 063286928
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