Recently obtained a couple more loopers in various states of condition. FD-107, is in the best shape between the two D loopers. FD-86 had something pretty significant throw around in #3. Gouges in the sleeve. It will have to be replaced. FD-107 is in excellent shape and has a lot of later features such as water routing and exhaust dividers. Here are some pictures of the most complete engine, FC-71. It is castor locked and is currently soaking. Took the heads off. The bores that I could see look excellent. The internals look very clean. It has been sitting like this for around 40 years. Hopefully the crank journals and rods haven't suffered. It does have some loose oil in the engine, so I am hopeful. I have time to mess around with this one while waiting for some other projects to arrive as well as vital parts to complete current engines being reassembled. The B comes back home soon and the F is being worked on in the future. As soon as it warms up I am going to fire up the A and D.
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