Rebuilding an R975 is not for the faint of heart, nor is it for one with little mechanical ability. Even though I was novice in radial engines, I had 30 plus years of mechanical, electronics training and experience. Using that experience, I CAUTIOUSLY undertook the project. I spent hundreds of hours reading every bit of information about the engine I could find. Read the manuals until you completely understand everything BEFORE you start the project; almost to the point you have them memorized. Measure EVERY part. Make sure EVERY part is serviceable, and clean. That includes every part of the accessories. The work area has to be spotless and dustless. Does that seem like a lot? It is. I would say a successful conclusion to a project like that requires a passion. No weekend warriors are going to do it. It was a privilege for me to be able to take on a radial rebuild. A once in a lifetime event.
Last edited by Jesse Browning; 26-09-18 at 03:08.
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