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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Robert Zambelli on August 09, 2017, 08:13:23 PM
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I guy gave me a box of around 75 engines, glow, spark and Diesel.
To either donate to the Brodak museum or sell and donate the proceeds.
Going through them, I came across these two.
1.5 CC and 2.5 CC, both with a stylized letter "T" on the bypass.
Could they be Taipan?
If so, what can anyone tell me about them?
Bob Z.
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definately Taipan , Id think . steel fins around 1970 . other looks ' Glo chief ' ish , Earlier . Maybe . Both valuable to Burford nutters , who should chime in .
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Hi, Matt - thanks for the info.
The larger engine has the same "T" as the smaller one.
Although similar, it's definitely not a Glow Chief.
They look a bit rough and are missing needle valve assemblies but both have excellent compression.
I'll try and run them before I put them on auction.
Do you have any idea how they perform?
Bob Z.
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This is the Taipan 1.5cc.
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The 1.5 is an early model Taipan series 67 Mk1 with the bright finished crankcase and one piece crankshaft. Later engines had a sand blasted finish and a removeable screw for the prop. The 2.5 is a Taipan Mk2 and is the least common version because it was the last of the 3 variants. The giveaway is an unbridged exhaust port. The Mk3 was released in '69 so yours will be from just before that.
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Great info, Guys - thanks for your help. #^ #^
After I run these engines, I'll post how they do. y1
Bob Z.