Where Some Old Airplane Engines Go!

While having a Pratt and Whitney R-985 on a motorcycle my be impressive, it pales in comparison to the Pratt and Whitney R-2800 on my nose hair trimmer.
 
That's not an old engine, it is in fact a brand new "Rotec" engine, made in Australia. The factory is located in Melbourne.

Brian.H
 
....Some years ago when I subscribed to various motorcycle magazines there was one article about an Australian chap who installed a RR Merlin engine into his custom bike. Actually,....he sliced a section out of the engine block so two cylinders would be used. It was quite wild looking. No mention on how well it handled or preformed. I wish I still had the article,...I'd post the pictures of the "Merlin Chopper."
 
brad kaste said:
....Some years ago when I subscribed to various motorcycle magazines there was one article about an Australian chap who installed a RR Merlin engine into his custom bike. Actually,....he sliced a section out of the engine block so two cylinders would be used. It was quite wild looking. No mention on how well it handled or preformed. I wish I still had the article,...I'd post the pictures of the "Merlin Chopper."
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Is this it Brad?

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/20/5000cc-v-twin-motorcycle-engine-for-sale/

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