My father flew fighters for the 80th Headhunters in WW II, the P-38, 63, 39 all used versions of this engine. He always spoke of them with great admiration.
It's sure interesting to read the comments below, and see how much some people don't know ! For the record, I restored this engine and do know a little about it. Some errors appear in the comments. Firstly, the prop is not a test club but simply a cut down alloy prop which is a variable pitch type. However, I've got it fixed on almost feathered position so there isn't too much pull, especially as I run it up to take off revs (3000 rpm) for a short time. It is set like this to also provide considerable drag, and this way the engine functions correctly pulling approx 25 lb boost. The start up is prolonged, sorry, because I had a battery collapse and we had to resort to hand cranking it for the display. Usual start up is straight forward, switch on the inertia starter (you can hear it whirring up in speed), prime with fuel (a ki-gas pump squirts raw fuel into the manifold) and then engage the starter. Allison engines had a single stage supercharger, Merlins had 2 stage and this allowed them to fly at higher altitude, especially helpful over Europe. This Allison was a spare engine for the NZ P40 Kittyhawks which were used in the Pacific theatre of war, and didn't need high altitude. I hope you all respect the people who built these engines, they were the best you could get in 1942. Cheers. Doug
Allison V-1710 powered most U.S. Army fighters in World War II, including the Lockheed P-38, Bell P-39 and P-63, Curtiss P-40, and early North American P-51s. Love the Sound.
my dad told me once that they used to use the engines on deck of the carriers to navigate through the straits and tight channels. Immense power. great video thanks
I was at a car show at the West Port Plaza outside mall in St.Louis county, Mo. in the late 60s. This guy had one of these engines mounted on a trike frame specially built. It was amazing. It actually functioned as a moving vehicle, not just a show piece.. Haven't seen it since or anything like it.
He has an amazing setup. Having the trailer and tow rig color matching is a really nice touch. Looks like a Ford Everest I think? That Allison engine, though it did seem hard to start made for quite a spectacle once it was running.
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My father flew fighters for the 80th Headhunters in WW II, the P-38, 63, 39 all used versions of this engine. He always spoke of them with great admiration.
That motor is a monster. I’d love to hear it in person and experience the sound and all that wind it makes
My dad made parts that are in that engine. He retired from Allison after 41 years. I wish that I could buy one of those engines.
It's sure interesting to read the comments below, and see how much some people don't know ! For the record, I restored this engine and do know a little about it. Some errors appear in the comments. Firstly, the prop is not a test club but simply a cut down alloy prop which is a variable pitch type. However, I've got it fixed on almost feathered position so there isn't too much pull, especially as I run it up to take off revs (3000 rpm) for a short time. It is set like this to also provide considerable drag, and this way the engine functions correctly pulling approx 25 lb boost. The start up is prolonged, sorry, because I had a battery collapse and we had to resort to hand cranking it for the display. Usual start up is straight forward, switch on the inertia starter (you can hear it whirring up in speed), prime with fuel (a ki-gas pump squirts raw fuel into the manifold) and then engage the starter. Allison engines had a single stage supercharger, Merlins had 2 stage and this allowed them to fly at higher altitude, especially helpful over Europe. This Allison was a spare engine for the NZ P40 Kittyhawks which were used in the Pacific theatre of war, and didn't need high altitude. I hope you all respect the people who built these engines, they were the best you could get in 1942. Cheers. Doug
Absolutely wonderful to see an amazing engine running, and the sound alone is fantastic.
Allison V-1710 powered most U.S. Army fighters in World War II, including the Lockheed P-38, Bell P-39 and P-63, Curtiss P-40, and early North American P-51s. Love the Sound.
my dad told me once that they used to use the engines on deck of the carriers to navigate through the straits and tight channels. Immense power. great video thanks
i love it when lads bring static engines to shows . you can marvel at every screw and nut . thank you everyone from every sad man on the planet .
As a pilot and mechanic, that engine sure runs smooth.
Love the inertia starter. I got to go on a tour of the Allison engine factory a few years back, it was neat.
Excellent ancient engine, the sound is perfect!!!.
I grew up with the sights and sounds of these beauties on NTPA tractors. The Allisons and turbines were always my favorite.
What kind of energy and what kind of potential this engine have really this is insane 🔥🔥
Definitely a masterpiece!
An ALLISON engine on a trailer towed by a FORD, gotta love it !!
I was at a car show at the West Port Plaza outside mall in St.Louis county, Mo. in the late 60s. This guy had one of these engines mounted on a trike frame specially built. It was amazing. It actually functioned as a moving vehicle, not just a show piece.. Haven't seen it since or anything like it.
This baby outclasses any street rod at this show. Hell Yes! God, I love that sound. Ear Candy! Thanks for posting man. 👍
He has an amazing setup. Having the trailer and tow rig color matching is a really nice touch. Looks like a Ford Everest I think? That Allison engine, though it did seem hard to start made for quite a spectacle once it was running.
Обожаю такие штуки 😍👍👍👍. Чувствуется мощ 💪