I have a friend working on the restoration of a Mk. II Hurricane, he is slowly gathering bits from various sources (still looking for a seat and canopy though) and is having trouble sourcing an engine.
He would be happy with just a crankcase at this point to have something to build on, but certainly would welcome a whole engine. At this time the project is not a flyer, so parts do not need to be pristine.
Any leads would be appreciated, PM’s promptly answered.
By: austernj673 - 4th July 2016 at 08:48
I’ve got a Nos generator, starter motor and ignition harness available if needed?
By: oldgit158 - 4th July 2016 at 01:46
I know where there is an Original RAF AP 1538 Vol 1 manual for the merlin XX for sale if it helps.
Jason
By: Lysanderlover - 28th June 2016 at 18:57
Thank you Tom, have passed on the info…
By: Tom Kay - 28th June 2016 at 13:21
Hello Lysanderlover;
I suspect that he won’t have an exact MkXX, but I am pretty sure that Mike Barrow of Hollister California has a crankcase, non-serviceable, sitting in his shop. I bought one from him a couple years ago and had it shipped to Ottawa. He builds a good reliable crate. Mike can be reached at;
Air Sparrow Merlin Services
90 Skylane Drive Hangar 4, Hollister, CA 95023 USA
Contact: Mike Barrow – 831-902-5978 phone
The crankcase I had in mind has seen its center main bearing spun, so some damage has been done to that area. If he has sold this one, there’s a good chance he has others. If you do opt for any crankcase, make sure you negotiate that he leave as many steel studs in the case as you’ll need. Those tend to get removed.
Tom.
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June 25, 2016 at 11:43 pm