Fairchild Club Forum

'Eric, I have a Navy surplus 770 still packed in its original crate and I would like to find the components to add a starting system to it. I have had it since 1985 and bought it when it was listed in a trading post ad. If you get the parts and can help me, I would be happy to buy the starter and ...

'Ok, as soon as I can I will uncover the engine and take some pics. It is in a big original shipping crate and the top half is really heavy. I was told that it was a high horsepower engine because it was for takeoff from aircraft carriers. Thanks, Eddie


From: "Craig cvcantwell@verizon.net ...

'thank you John


From: "'John Ellis' johnee35@att.net [fairchildclub]"
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] New Ranger mounts.

Hi Eddie, I don’t think these mounts will fit the V-770.. If I remember correctly, the V-770 ...

'Craig, that was quick. I always thought I might try to do like Don Garlits did with his dragster and make it into some kind of vehicle. I don't think I want to destroy it though as I am a history buff and I bet there aren' t too many new 1945(I was told) engines still around.My wife's sister just ...

'Hi, my name is Eddie Wells and I live in Wise VA. I was looking online for some info on the Fairchild Ranger 770 and I discovered your group. I have an engine that I bought over 30 years ago and it is still in the crate packed in cosmoline and cellophane. I am missing a starter for it and I am ...