Radial Engine Top - Pratt & Whitney R-985 -Wasp Junior-

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NOTE* The Jacobs Aircraft Engine Company ( as seen on the data tag ) has been out of business for over 60 years! You can verify that by looking at the bottom of the data plate. It says Pottstown, PA.T is NO RESERVE The Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior was an engine widely used in American aircraft starting in the 1930s. It was a scaled-down version of the original R-1340, and the second in the Wasp family. It was a single-row, 9-cylinder air-cooled radial design.Displacement was 985 cubic inches (16.1 liters); bore and stroke were5-3/16" and 5-3/16".It was used on numerous light aircraft and has a good reputation for being dependable. Most versions produced 450 hp.General Specs Type : 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine. Bore : 5.2 in (132 mm) Stroke :5.2 in (132 mm) Displacement :985 in³ (16.1 L) Cooling System : Air-Cooled Power Output :450 hp (335 kW) Specific Power :0.46 hp/in³ (20.8 kW/L) Power-to-Weight Ratio :0.67 hp/lbs (1.1 KW/Kg) The item for auction is in Great condition! Below are several more pictures. NOTE :The auction is for the Radial Engine TOP Only! The item will be sold exactly as you see :The radial engine top itself weighs approximately 25lbs. Please remember that you are buying a collectible piece from an aircraft, and as such, No Refunds will be given. I have included a large volume of pictures in this listing, read more