Right. http://www.bcam.net/engines/wcyclone9.htm
The "R" is for radial engine, and the "1820" is the displacement in cubic inches, IIRC. The Pratt and Whitney 450hP engine often found in the Stearman, previously in the Staggerwing Beech, was an R985. My Dad's Cessna 195 had a 300HP Jacobs R755. On 8/3/06, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
rumor has it that Craig wrote: > On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:04:32 -0400 "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Secret message for G.G.: dual R1820s -- totally bullet-proof. > > How about decoding it for the rest of us? Don't know who "G.G." is, but R1820 must mean Wright Cyclone radial engine model R1820. Been around since the 30's, or so. If I remember right, early ones were about 600 hp - but later ones developed more than 1500 hp. -- Philip, pondering the thought of a R1820 in a W123. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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