I have parts of a Merlin engine which were dredged up by a fishing boat at 61,07 N, 1,07 W. These are the crankshaft with connecting rods and 2 x cylinder liners. Too rusty for any serial no.s to have survived. Any suggestions as to how I can get an approximate date of manufacture ? It seems likely that it came from Whitley T4282, which ditched in that area 18th August 1941. Engine s/n were 37663 and 37451. It would be nice to know if these are compatible with the artifact,
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By: stuart gowans - 9th May 2007 at 18:40
The liners changed when the split head/banks came in ; early ones went in from the bottom, and late ones went in from the top (because they could!),I’m sure Merlin Pete (he who knows most) will fill in the blanks.
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May 8, 2007 at 12:45 pm