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Hi MansonBrown: The little I know is that the R is a casting for the part number 8.217.522.131.01 and the 3506 is the material (Mg-Al-Zn) and the .0 is the temper. Regards, James

Hi all: The only F1 race I've been to was the terribly hot Dallas '84 race. The last one for the DFV - the turbo cars actually jumped during gear changes on the far straight! I was a mid-packer in the 80's in Formula Ford - before the DB-1 obsoleted everything. My Tiga FFA-77 is vintage now &...

The photo in post #17 says it all about G. Villeneuve!!!!

Hi Barry: Here's my compilation drawing of a KG 12 grip - I research all I can, then rescale/resize as needed to produce a drawing with every thing I know about the part... HTH Regards, James

Hi all: Data plate with the following data: Bauart: DBU Berlin; 8-88813 03; T = 235; Werk No. 3261; Hersteller DBU Gerätebau St (illeg) wig. Definitely a boost pump or fuel level sender, the T-235 is the length. Like the others, I'd go with a fuel boost pump...

Hi all: I can read the Fl nummer: Fl 45802 Anyone? Regards, James

Hi tango35: Thanks for the pointer & posting these photos! What do you mean by: "In addition to the GB 51 would be nice to have references for the build." Regards, James

Here's a close-up of the O2 tube end fitting (in a He 162):

Hi MlFlyer: Great photos & scans! Thanks! Regards, James

Hi Alex & all: Does that not look like the lower half of a Bf 109 MLG strut? The pins for the brake backing plate, & the large hex wheel nut, plus the joining collar from the bottom part to the top: What do you all think? Regards, James

Hi Calum: Please go for it! I'm always needing more info on the BMW 109-003 engine. Regards, James

Hi Snautzer01: Yes, the D.(Luft)T.g. 3003 A-2, E-2 is great! I have been slowly going thru it - I just wish the drawings came with it... Regards, James

Yes, I just wish the parts list for the BMW 109-003 motor would turn up - it sure would help!

Hi johnbr: Thanks for the USN report - I hadn't seen it before. How did you get drawings from BMW? Thanks! Regards, James

Hi all: A slight drift in subject matter... I don't remember where i found the following about Luftwaffe Part Numbering Systems in WWII. A Google Translation follows the German version. Regards, James