Wanted 5-cylinder B-75 Lawrence radial

[Chris Wertman]

Hello all

I posted a query some time ago looking for information on an engine,
Thanks to all the people that responded.

I had, though I had a source for some of these but he sold all he had
about a year ago.

I am in pretty desperate need of this engine it is a 5-cylinder B-75
Lawrence radial 37.5 HP. They were used as APU engines on WWII vintage
US bombers.

This is for a non-avaition project , Ideally a good running or close
to running and I would like a couple of these incomplete OK just for
parts.

I know there are MANY other engine options but to be honest NONE have
the visual effect of the Radial I am looking for.

I have seen kits for 5cyl radials made out of VW jugs, but it isnt the
size I am looking for.

My understanding is these were sold surplus for some time to the
homebuilt market.

Sooooo that is why I am posting this here.

Drop me a line directly if you have or know of one of these for sale.

Thanks

Chris

[Curious Question]

> Chris Wertman > wrote:

> Hello all

> This is for a non-avaition project

Now don't be keeping us in suspense........

Whatcha building.

[Chris Wertman]

> Now don't be keeping us in suspense........
>
> Whatcha building.

A motorcycle :) I know its insane but I have a really cool old school
chopper frame that has a C shaped engine basket theat is more than big
enough to nestle in the Lawrance radial, 5 exhaust pipes and the sound
of a radial is just too tempting for me not to try. And its a little
more sane than my pitbike that had a honda 350 on a JR50 frame :)

Chris

[B2431]

>From: (Chris Wertman)
>Date: 2/25/2004 9:53 AM Central Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>> Now don't be keeping us in suspense........
>>
>> Whatcha building.
>
>A motorcycle :) I know its insane but I have a really cool old school
>chopper frame that has a C shaped engine basket theat is more than big
>enough to nestle in the Lawrance radial, 5 exhaust pipes and the sound
>of a radial is just too tempting for me not to try. And its a little
>more sane than my pitbike that had a honda 350 on a JR50 frame :)
>
>Chris
>
I want to see pictures when you finish. It sounds like a neat project.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired

[Michael Albaitis]

Hello all

I posted a query some time ago looking for information on an engine,
Thanks to all the people that responded.

I had, though I had a source for some of these but he sold all he had
about a year ago.

I am in pretty desperate need of this engine it is a 5-cylinder B-75
Lawrence radial 37.5 HP. They were used as APU engines on WWII vintage
US bombers.

This is for a non-avaition project , Ideally a good running or close
to running and I would like a couple of these incomplete OK just for
parts.

I know there are MANY other engine options but to be honest NONE have
the visual effect of the Radial I am looking for.

I have seen kits for 5cyl radials made out of VW jugs, but it isnt the
size I am looking for.

My understanding is these were sold surplus for some time to the
homebuilt market.

Sooooo that is why I am posting this here.

Drop me a line directly if you have or know of one of these for sale.

Thanks

Chris

I have a complete Lawrence 5 cylinder engine for sale. 810 964 2298

[Michael Albaitis]

Hello all

I posted a query some time ago looking for information on an engine,
Thanks to all the people that responded.

I had, though I had a source for some of these but he sold all he had
about a year ago.

I am in pretty desperate need of this engine it is a 5-cylinder B-75
Lawrence radial 37.5 HP. They were used as APU engines on WWII vintage
US bombers.

This is for a non-avaition project , Ideally a good running or close
to running and I would like a couple of these incomplete OK just for
parts.

I know there are MANY other engine options but to be honest NONE have
the visual effect of the Radial I am looking for.

I have seen kits for 5cyl radials made out of VW jugs, but it isnt the
size I am looking for.

My understanding is these were sold surplus for some time to the
homebuilt market.

Sooooo that is why I am posting this here.

Drop me a line directly if you have or know of one of these for sale.

Thanks

Chris

I have a complete Lawrence 5 cylinder engine for sale. 810 964 2298