P51A part iendification ; help needed

[DFM+BB]

Hello guys !

It has been a while since my last post on this forum, sorry about that.

I am trying to identify some parts of a P51A 43-617XXX ; see atached pics.

I have a little idea of the solution but I want to be sure of what I am talking about.
And as I know there is a great technical knowlege among ww2aircraft forum user's I am asking for some help.

If any answer could be illustrated by some precise technical data it would be awesome.

Thank you guys.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

The large round item with the "honeycombs" is more than likely an oil cooler

 

[DFM+BB]

Tank you for your answer.
Any ideas of his emplacement in the P51?
That is what I am looking for.

 

[10tweaker]

Flyboyj is right--it is the radiator. The early Mustangs had a "combination" cooler with the oil and coolant radiators together--just different sections. The radiators were located in the belly, just behind and below the cockpit--it the familiar scoop evident in pictures. From your pictures, it looks like you have both sections as well as a part of the propellor hub--but it is hard to say with just the one picture I can see of that part. If you need additional information, feel free to PM me...

 

[DFM+BB]

So sorry 10tweaker,

I just forgot to answer and then time passed (one year !).
I feel so confused !
You are right this is the radiator from the belly. I'll PM you to get more info !

Thank you

 

[tomo pauk]

The oil cooler is the 'circular' radiator item. The horse shoe shaped item is the Prestone cooler.

 

[DFM+BB]

Thanks Tomo !