Franklin Mint / 1957 Corvette 283 cu in Fuel Injected Engine / 1:6th Scale

    The Franklin Mint Corvette engine model is a 1/6 scale replica of the 283 HP Fuel Injected engine used in the 1957 Corvettes and full size Chevrolets. A display stand base is permanently mounted to the bell housing at the rear of the engine model. The model is highly detailed and includes all engine parts, accessories and piping. The engine is painted in "Chevrolet Orange". Some parts are finished with silver paint, gray paint, black paint or chrome plated to simulate the original finish. A special feature is a cutaway section at the right front corner of the engine. This cutaway section exposes a functional model the cylinders, pistons, connecting rods and valve train. The crankshaft can be manually rotated by turning the flywheel from a slot in the bottom of the bell housing. All internal components function when the crankshaft is rotated, including the minute valves and valve springs.

Part #: SK97

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