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Merlin/Griffon part ID?

Found this part in a scrapyard today, only had time to snap pix, late merlin/ griffon? possibly RCAF Northstar engine piece? any ideas? thanks.

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By: H.M.S Vulture - 11th October 2008 at 21:01

Definietly from a Fairey Firefly.

Griffon 74.

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By: Peter - 11th October 2008 at 20:41

Thanks Pete.
I do not know too much about the Lincoln to be honest.

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By: MerlinPete - 11th October 2008 at 20:13

What were the 60 and 70 series fitted to? WEE flight had some interesting aircraft on charge, Lincoln, sea fire etc..

Back to school Peter, as a close relative of the Lancaster, you should know that Lincolns had Merlins!!

Ok, Griffons with that carb were fitted to Spitfire, Spiteful, Seafire and Firefly

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By: Peter - 11th October 2008 at 18:55

What were the 60 and 70 series fitted to? WEE flight had some interesting aircraft on charge, Lincoln, sea fire etc..

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By: MerlinPete - 11th October 2008 at 18:28

It certainly shares a similarity with the triple-choke units on the Griffon 60 series.

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That`s right, it is a Rolls-Royce / Bendix stromberg carburettor from a 60 / 70 or 80 series Griffon.
Were these used in Canada?

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By: Camlobe - 11th October 2008 at 17:08

It certainly shares a similarity with the triple-choke units on the Griffon 60 series.

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By: bolyman - 11th October 2008 at 15:05

Thanks Peter, guess I will have to try and go back to get a better looksie, it has to be late, is a big unit, methinks model 66 or up? cheers .

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By: Peter - 10th October 2008 at 23:47

Looks like the remains of a carb or air induction manifold from something big!

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