The Allison V-12

"THE Engine!"

See assembly photo gallery from Steve Sorensen - click here

MAY 29, 2004
Today the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum had its Grand Opening. We were honored to be asked to bring the completed engine down for display. It was estimated that close to 500 people attended over the six hour event which included "Hydro Fever" where a dozen collectors displayed, and sold, hydroplane collectibles and memorabilia.

Vashon Unlimiteds would like to take this time to once again express our deepest appreciation to David Williams and the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum for the opportunity we have been given to work on these awesome pieces of history. Without the Museum we would not have had the knowledge or confidence to even begin to think we could take on this project. Thank you David, Peter, Clarence, Steve, Dane, Alan, Lloyd and all those who have given your time to make Miss Thriftway come back to life. We can't wait to see her on the water making noise and a roostertail!
Here are some photos of the completed engine on the test trailer at the Museum on Opening day.

The crew
	Data Plate	Overhaul Plate

As of March 1st, 2004 the engine is pretty much complete. The crew is now turning their attention to fabricating a test trailer where there will be an onboard fuel tank, oil tank and ignition console. Unlike the past where a HUGE propller was attached so there could be a load put on the engine for performance purposes, we're just going to hook up a hose for cooling and let it run. When the day comes (soon according to Larry) and we kick her over for the first time, I'll be there with the video camera and will post the clip here!

MARCH 2004

Spark plug wires COMPLETE!			Carb is now in place

FEBRUARY 2004

Number of pieces required for ONE set of DLFN points	Dead Center Stick	Timing Wheel	The wiring looms in place
Time to start thinking about the SECOND engine!	Dane & Larry Vanderhoef getting ready to button it up	Final attachment of the valve cover

JANUARY 2004

Larry helping build Mr. O's Shop
Dane and Clarence at the Museum building "The Wall"

DECEMBER 2003
"DEC 12th -THE SECOND BANK GOES ON!"
"DEC 5th -THE FIRST BANK GOES ON!"

Peter Applying the new ring compressor	Almost Ready!
Bank in position			All nuts are safety wired
Before pistons	Mounting the lifting hook	Clarence expanding the rings on the pistons	Pistons in place
Applying the compression ring	Chief applying head gasket sealant	Getting Ready!	It's now or never!

The Crew

NOVEMBER 2003

Gears & bearings for gear box	Rob working on intake	Larry getting the gears ready for installation	Chief installing the carborator studs
Ready for the carb!	Checking clearance	Gears in place	Lower gear=16 teeth Upper gear=45 teeth Ratio 1:2.81
The banks are back!	Rob & Dane installing the valves	Valve spring compression tool (ala Science Officer)	In goes the cam shaft!
		Peter, Rob and Stu working on the gear box

OCTOBER 2003

Stuart with Bendix	Placard	Copper end on distributor	Completed distributor
Wire loom with plug wires

SEPTEMBER 2003

Distributor

MAY 2003

Engine Block	Engine Bank Completed	Engine Bank Completed	Engine Bank Completed
Super Charger Completed	Larrys Parking spot!	Motivation wall in Larrys shop

On May 9th the culmination of two years of hard work by all involved with the engine took a giant leap forward. The crankshaft was installed and the block was bolted together. Steve & Dane Sorensen took many photos on that momentous day. Click on the link at the top of the page to view the photos from May 9th.

MARCH 2003

Engine Block	Banks after painting	Super Charger with studs	Engine Block
Bottom End	Engine Banks	Engine Banks	Super Charger
Valve Cover	This is what we DON'T want!!!	Polished SuperCharger	Cam Gears
Modified Pistons	Polished Brass reiforced hoses