Merlin Vacuum Pump Drive Wanted

Hi Jules;

Good luck with this project. It sounds fun, and a Mk III is quite an oldie. Assuming you’re in the UK (or possibly France?), I can only think of Merlin Pete, and I’m not sure if he would sell existing parts or not. Maybe you can also have a look at Spitfire Spares website, http://spitfirespares.co.uk/home.html I see there are some V-drive related parts on his Powerplant pages, although they look rough. One fairly early type vacuum pump as well. I’ve never bought from him, but he did reply when I was looking around for the nuts that sit at the top of the 14 cylinder hold-down studs. That’s all I can think of other than US suppliers.

Got any pictures of the project? I’m always interested in seeing these things progress.

Cheers, Tom Kay, Canada.

Hi Tom

thank you, i have not tried any of the US suppliers yet, rather hoping i’ll get one a bit closer to home………….

yes, i am going to rebuild the Merlin III to run, so any offers of 3 blade RX 5 prop hubs gratefully received…………..

kind regards

Jules

Hi thedawnpatrol;

Not sure how much this would cost, or how much you’d be willing to pay. There are a few resources in the USA if you’d like some contact info. Are you restoring a Merlin to run? Always curious.

Tom.