dave.thompson(at)verizon.
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 Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: Corvair Flight Engine for Sale |
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Gentlemen,
Well, Today, My house re-finance funded. After adding up the financial obligations that must be paid with it, I will not have enough left over to purchase my 601XL kit. I don’t want to get started with partial kits and run out of money later. That would be worse than not starting at all.
I like to compare relationships to the weather. My wife & I have had a few storms lately. We now have blue skies but there is still “trash in the yard” to clean up. If I did get the airplane kit, I would be even more isolated out here in my shop. That would just “put wood on the fire”. Apryl is afraid of flying and I would guess that she would never fly in a plane that I built. I can understand that. Why should I spend 5 to 6 years and many $ on a project that I cannot share with my wife after it’s finished?
With this in mind, I am considering what to do with my Corvair engine core.
I have an RH case with 3878566 heads and a 8409 crank.
I have purchased and received a William Wynne oil pan & install kit, safety shaft and hybrid studs. Still on back order from William are: modified nitrided crank shaft, distributor, oil accessory case and valve covers. They are on back order because I told William to put me on the bottom of the list and service the other guys that are closer to flying first. The core engine is disassembled and partially cleaned. I have cut out and started to finish the front cover.
My intention is to sell what I have. I will require the buyer to have purchased William Wynne’s manual. I will also include my Chevy “green book”, parts and price spreadsheet and other assorted documentation that I have accumulated.
I want it to go to a good home. Best case scenario would be someone here in Southern California.
I am also interested in building the engine with the buyer if they live close enough. Just for the experience, no partnership or anything like that in mind. (Maybe a ride in the fished plane)
The price is negotiable and will be very fair. I will make pictures available if requested.
I plan to wait a month or so before I E-Bay it.
If you have anyone in mind, Please contact me off list.
Someday perhaps my situation will change and I will be able to pursue my life long dream of flying a machine that I built with my own hands.
I have greatly enjoyed this list and will continue to read it for now.
Tomorrow, My wife & I will start building some furniture, TOGETHER.
Dave Thompson
dave.thompson(at)verizon.net (dave.thompson(at)verizon.net)
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