enginehistory.org Aircraft Engine Historical Society Members' Bulletin Board    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Search found 11 matches enginehistory.org Forum Index Author Message   Topic: WW2 Fighter Engines book available for pre-order dirwin Replies: 16 Views: 9664 Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference   Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 06:19   Subject: re: book review Also looking forward to it. How many pages? 480 pages, A4 page size. It is a bit of a tome. We went to the the printers on Friday, expected postal distribution in 5 weeks. (i.e. you`ll probably ...   Topic: How to identify the Maker of a WWII Solid Aluminum Propeller dirwin Replies: 4 Views: 8695 Forum: Technical Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 17:42   Subject: How to identify the Maker of a WWII Solid Aluminum Propeller Thanks Kim. Do we have any idea of length? DAI   Topic: How to identify the Maker of a WWII Solid Aluminum Propeller dirwin Replies: 4 Views: 8695 Forum: Technical Discussion   Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 15:03   Subject: How to identify the Maker of a WWII Solid Aluminum Propeller Hi - any photos of the prop? DAI   Topic: Technical Aspects of the Schneider Trophy - Bazzocchi dirwin Replies: 1 Views: 6754 Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference   Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 14:34   Subject: Technical Aspects of the Schneider Trophy - Bazzocchi Thanks Bill, for posting this article. It has a wide level of detail about all of the competitors that is interesting. DAI   Topic: thanks for the update dirwin Replies: 2 Views: 14263 Forum: British Engines   Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 16:19   Subject: Merlin spark plugs The plugs used varied over time from early to later engine. If you can advise which engine you are working on I will try and identify which plugs. However, I am sure that there are several 14mm pl ...   Topic: Packard Merlin boost regulator dirwin Replies: 4 Views: 11091 Forum: British Engines   Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 14:17   Subject: Packard Merlin boost regulator The above article provides the clearest overview of the boost control mechanism of the Merlin that I know of. It is clear, concise and identifies the operational variables that the boost control mech ...   Topic: RR Merlin Mk VIII dirwin Replies: 2 Views: 7826 Forum: British Engines   Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 08:27   Subject: RR Merlin Mk VIII Hi, From the web link, you will note a photo of the engine on a car trailer, as recovered in the late 1990s. Not so clean there! Some of the damage is visible, with the supercharger/carb assembly ...   Topic: RR Merlin Mk VIII dirwin Replies: 2 Views: 7826 Forum: British Engines   Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 13:00   Subject: RR Merlin Mk VIII Dear all, Just before Christmas 2010, I was fortunate enough to acquire a Merlin Mk VIII to grace my garage. This Mk VIII is the last known surviving example, of a limited production of 184 engi ...   Topic: Franklin Restoration Feb. 2011 dirwin Replies: 6 Views: 10556 Forum: Collections/Restorations - General   Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 17:27   Subject: Franklin Restoration Feb. 2011 Tom, Any photos during the work and the final result? Thanks, DAI   Topic: Merlin 500 dirwin Replies: 2 Views: 9964 Forum: British Engines   Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 14:50   Subject: Merlin 500 Dave, I own a 500-29 engine which I believe is the same engine installing in the VWC Hurry. A good general manual on the single stage engine is TSD293. Readily available on the web. You are ...   Topic: Runners dirwin Replies: 1 Views: 6595 Forum: Collections/Restorations - General   Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:31   Subject: Runners The engines do not need anchoring. If they are mounted on a trailer, then the trailer brakes, with wheel chocks and a front stand is sufficient. The prop blades are usually run at a high (stalled) ...   Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT - 6 Hours Jump to: Select a forum Help----------------Help With Using This Bulletin BoardHelp with Projects, Research, Finding Information Air Racing----------------Air Racing - General Books and Authors----------------Authors' CornerBook, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Collections/Restorations----------------Collections/Restorations - General Discussion----------------Non-Technical DiscussionTechnical DiscussionAllison EnginesDB, Junkers, Other German EnginesPratt & Whitney EnginesBritish EnginesWright EnginesWWI EnginesRecip Engines 1920=>Gas Turbines Members Only (Private)----------------Members Discussion (Private)Torque Meter (Private)Announcements (Private)AEHS Newsletter (Private)AEHS Mini-Gigs (Private)In Memoriam Model Engines----------------Model Engine Discussion Wants/For Sale----------------WantsFor Sale  Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group