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| The Final Stage! The last step in this long and fascinating process is the installation of the impressive Maybach HL230P30 V-12 petrol engine. Here Ron is putting the final touches to the big power unit. Those who have followed the story right through will recall that this engine came from the Tank Museum's Tiger II and in reality would be more applicable to late production Tiger I tanks. |
 Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 6058/F/3 |
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Ron and Dave are deaf to the world as they test-run the engine on a temporary rig; the HL230P30 is a 23 litre engine which, in service, developed 700 horse power at 3,000 rpm. It equipped Panther, Tiger II and late production Tiger I tanks. Here it just makes the echoes ring. |
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| Finally the engine is installed. The most obvious difference, from the original HL210 engine, is the use of two large air-cleaners instead of three smaller ones but of particular interest here is the black fitting on the far side. This is one of the newly-made fan drive gearboxes which had to be specially manufactured for this tank due to the engine change. Next month - see how she runs! |
 Click to find out how to purchase this photo. Tank Museum photo No. 6067/C/4 |
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