jerryw
Airman 1st Class
An interesting bit of history. This Merlin F was built in early 1937.
EARLIEST EXTANT MERLIN
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Becca
Staff Sergeant
Niice...but, not the Merlin I was expecting. Sry. 
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jerryw
Airman 1st Class
There is a Merlin Mk 1 (heavily sectioned) on display in Derby, U.K. as part of the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust collection. It is engine No. 251, ie the 126th Merlin manufactured.
kool kitty89
Senior Master Sergeant
Flightpath
Airman 1st Class
Hi,
I'd like that Merlin F in my liveingroom but my wife would probably have something to say about that!
Interesting thread!
cheers,
-John
I'd like that Merlin F in my liveingroom but my wife would probably have something to say about that!
Interesting thread!
cheers,
-John
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jerryw
Airman 1st Class
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MerlinPete
Recruit
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- Oct 9, 2010
Hello everyone.
I cannot open the image at the top of this thread, too old!
But I think he is referring to the Merlin F at the Auckland war Memorial Museum, which is engine No 59, and is indeed the earliest example.
Only one other ramp-head Merlin exists, the one mentioned at Derby which is a Merlin I.
Pete
I cannot open the image at the top of this thread, too old!
But I think he is referring to the Merlin F at the Auckland war Memorial Museum, which is engine No 59, and is indeed the earliest example.
Only one other ramp-head Merlin exists, the one mentioned at Derby which is a Merlin I.
Pete
PWR4360-59B
Senior Airman
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- May 27, 2008
I see lots of sites that don't have a place for pictures, loosing the links. Its goofy having to post a photo on some other site, I just don't understand why? Disk and storage space is dirt cheap in this day and age.
dairwin
Airman
Hello Peter,
Welcome to the forum.
For those who don't know "MerlinPete"; Peter is one of the most experienced, hands-on, Merlin engine-eers around.
He sells an excellent 'Merlin engine DVD' on ebay, and you can see his ground running engines on youtube, etc.
DAI
Welcome to the forum.
For those who don't know "MerlinPete"; Peter is one of the most experienced, hands-on, Merlin engine-eers around.
He sells an excellent 'Merlin engine DVD' on ebay, and you can see his ground running engines on youtube, etc.
DAI
Sorry I may be being a bit thick here but what is Merlinpete's name on Youtube?
dairwin
Airman
He doesn't upload videos himself; they are listed by those who witness the engine runs at airshows and other organised public displays.
Just search youtube for 'merlin engine'. Any you see on a black trailer are probably of his engine. Here is one as a start:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yprfH5ZsAHk
DAI
Just search youtube for 'merlin engine'. Any you see on a black trailer are probably of his engine. Here is one as a start:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yprfH5ZsAHk
DAI
robwkamm
Airman 1st Class
welcome Pete. always nice to have a engine guru on here.post up some links of your displays!
Vintageaeroengines
Airman
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you can watch a merlin run at Vintage V12s and a BMW 801 run at Vintage Radials at 70 to 80 gallons of gas per hour.
robwkamm
Airman 1st Class
thanksvintage radials.i love your sites and the work you guys do.ive checked them out a few times in the past. ill i get to work on is old airplane engine cast off i found were i can. Im up to 6 now ans always looking for parts.
