General Electric GE - J85 - 7 Gas Turbine Engine in Original Container For Sale

This SALE is for a General Electric GE-J85-7 Gas Turbine Military Engine.It was running when placed in storage 40 years ago;
its\' container is included in this sale. No Logs for this engine.
Most tagged parts of this engine were built 1960-1961; see photos.
Both Hot and Cold sections turn easily and without noise. This variantof the J85 produces 2,450 lbs of Thrust. There is no after-burner for this variant.Outside Container Dimensions are 40\" wide x 64\" long x 43\" high;
Original Loaded weight is 960 lbs.
We make no warrantythat this engine could ever run again, however, using the civilian versions\' CJ-610 Fuel controls, start systems and completion parts it might be fun to try.
As this was a military engine, the original electronic interface has been removed and destroyed. We used AIR-START to start these engines but you can get the Civilian system (GE-CJ610) for electric start.This engine was discovered mixed in with our helicopter engines. Back in 1965 we used these J85-7\'s in Reconnaissance Fixed-wing BQM-34 Drones that were developed to fly in Vietnam for Target Spotting. Those flights ended for us in the 1970\'s as our drones were then killed as Targets and we ended up with more engines than drones and thus this excess.TERMS: Payment will be by PayPal. For sale to the Lower 48-United States only, we\'ll have the Container top sealed with 4-bolts per corner with a forklift available to load INTO YOUR truck for shipment from our Northern Nevadafacility.
NO International Shipping. Pickup must occur within 10 days of sale end; let us know if that is an issue.Have a Question? Feel free to contact us for an answer.
Make sure to see ALL Pictures to identify what accessories are missing.Be advised that the program staff that flew this engine are long-since retired and many are deceased.
All Sales are Final as we are closing down this side of our business and emptying out a building that will be sold.