Pratt & Whitney R4360 Full Start July 11, 2008

The Penngrove Power & Implement Museum began restoring this engine at the end of 2007. This video represents the first full start prior to mounting a test club. Restoration is complete and a prop is used at all times. View our other videos to see the progress made.

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Science & Technology

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• Pratt
• and
• Whitney
• R4360
• Airplane
• Penngrove
• Power
• Implement
• Museum
• Historic
• aircraft
• engine

[NcalBiker]

You mention that the engine was stored "in the can". Can you elaborate? Where was it found? How was it discovered? I have often wondered where people find these treasures, and have thought about the restoration and saving of these works of art over the years. A P&W radial is indeed a bit larger than a 5hp hit and miss, but it would sure be as much fun to fire up when finished. Great video. Thanks for sharing, it got me fired up as well...

[NastyNixels]

Thanks NcalBiker. We received this engine from a museum down south that was deaccessioning it from their collection. It was part of the H.Hughes Spruce Goose cache of material that was given away when Summa Corp. was going to cut up the Spruce Goose. Our museum purchased it and then the "restoration" began. Take a look at our other videos - on my name as well as the PenngrovePower name on YouTube. You can go to our website as well and see some images of the machine being refurbished.

[emtee22]

The old timer with the hat on is probably so well versed in this engine he could build it with a pair of plyers and a set of screw drivers.

[NastyNixels]

Steve Phillips is the engineer that restored the R4360. He did so with very little documentation and no help from anyone that was an R4360 engineer. These engines are complicated and the vets from WWII don't remember much from 60 years ago. In addition, no one was charged with knowing how to address all aspects of the machine. Steve's ability to do mechanical archeology is impressive.

Thanks for viewing.

[NastyNixels]

We ran out of time to modify our prop to a test club. That'll happen in the coming weeks.

Thanks for your interest.

[NcalBiker]

CUT IT UP??? Where's my gun. Glad it went to Oregon where it will be safe! I hadn't heard that. Until now, I wasn't aware of where you were. I get down to that area on the occasion. Looking forward to getting all fired up at one of your fire ups. Again, great video coverage. Hello from Eureka.

[MrHoldenta]

I wish I had known about the restoration of this fine engine. I was a mechanic on them for 31/2 years. USAF B36. I know them rather well having changed almost every component on them.

[onefugowie]

SMOKIN THUNDER sounds like 7 big block chevys

[antiussentiment]

what a beast. well done to you all.

much respect to people who preserve and restore mechanical/engineering history

[erad5]

damn, its awesome to hear this engine on the seafury dreadnaught, especially on takeoff!

[Bamchucknorris]

damn it was shooting fire at 1:16

[FiveCentsPlease]

Little documentation? I have a copy of an R-4360 overhaul manual that is a reprint. A good number overhaul manuals can be found in reprint for a reasonable price.

[Velktron]

What a monster engine!