Start of rebuild of a Rolls-Royce Merlin MkXX aero engine. Episode 1

[@thamesmud]

You are doing a great service to the memory of the brave lads who flew with it. I'm looking forward to hearing the dragon roar.

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

As a vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 car owner , that took on the engine rebuild some years ago that proved a challenge to my amateur skills on a limited budget , I can immediately see the similarities in the design of the Merlin which is fascinating to see.What staggers me that in volume production for the war effort, such meticulous and beautiful standards of construction , especially with complex castings were still maintained, with multiple close fixing bolts.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

It's fascinating to consider that the engine of that doomed bomber had a life of its own, with overhauled components here and there. Shame on me - I lived in Hannover for years and never went to the museum. You should be commended for preserving this part of our history.

[@davidwilliamswilliams7174]

Thanks for sharing this re-build, I’m looking forward to watching this icon come back to life. I started my working life as a Rolls Royce apprentice and completed the engine fitter & testing course, which included stripping and rebuilding a number of engines, which if I recall correctly included a merlin.

[@julianneale6128]

What a fantastic find. You seem to on top of the rebuild and I'm keen to see the progress.

[@jamesmoore8900]

This was an incredible find i think I've seen every engine rebuild on KZbin and this definitely has my attention. It's really incredible how small the block is considering how big the engine is assembled.

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Happy viewing. There will be a series of videos covering the rebuild.

[@leebryant1973]

Just subscribed to watch the progress what a proper winter project looking forward to see it finished m8 have a wonderful Christmas m8

[@androidemulator6952]

You are a lucky guy to have a piece of aviation history - I;m jealous ! :) - wonderful project!

[@jean-robertbourbonnais6279]

Imagine the knowledge and info access/parts needed to rebuild a Rolls Royce Merlin !!! Will keep watching .. CHEERS

[@AidanKelly-m8e]

Please have that crank checked by a good machine shop before assembling. Looks like it needs some attention. Basing this on a long history of auto engine building. With that, way to go, having and refreshing these incredible pieces of historic "machinery".

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Peter has 30 years experience building and running Merlins and I am sure will test it thoroughly before assembly.

[@76629online]

Man, I'd love to have one of these engines to restore.

[@bazwabat1]

That's in amazing condition considering it was in a crash. I wonder if the Halifax crashed into the peat bog and this engine came off inverted and the bog cushioned it somewhat?

[@DarrenPhillips001]

Great video! I shall watch the rest with interest. I have actually seen you with your other Merlin running at a rally somewhere. But I can’t remember exactly where - could it have been Rougham? Maybe 10-12 years ago.

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Yes, could be. Our events are listed on our Facebook page by the end of March. Link in the description.

[@johnkelly7264]

Love this sort of stuff... Subbed here for sure. My Wife's half brother went down in Belgium in a Mitchel bomber.

[@robleary3353]

Bril!. What an education on such an iconic 'beast' of an engine!. Nice one!. Nuff said. Keep the clips coming!. 🙂👍

[@rob3942]

Excellent. She`ll be a beaut brute again. Thanks for posting. Go well

[@jonpettet7085]

love this WOW fantastic pete,mave sub to your channal.💯💯💯💯

[@chrisbrady-t1u]

Bah Jove! to cast that block must have been a patternmaker's nightmare,would you agree Sir Dude?

[@androidemulator6952]

Any idea of the history of the plane it came out of??

[@richardroberts8742]

Great video! Do you know which Paxman engine the connecting rod came from? Most of the ones I’ve seen are a bit smaller than that and fully machined so guess it’s an early engine.

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

It’s an 8 YLC, 101 litre v8 built in 1957 as a standby generator at Pilkington Glass in St Helens. The crankshaft is a 2 ton sculpture in Peter's garden!

[@davidforster8654]

Most interesting....I'm about to see a Mk2 crashed unit, to see if the owner will part with it. Not sure what to expect, or how how far damaged an engine has to be, before it's beyond economic repair.....thanks for posting.

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

If you need any advice then contact our Facebook group, or email in the description above.

[@kennethsayce8645]

I am curious about the crank shaft it is not a one piece can you please give information how it is built up

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Hello - the Merlin crank is one piece. Weighs 104 lbs finished, from a 240 lbs billet.

[@neilmchardy9061]

Hey Pete are the con rods bolted separately to the bearing carriers?

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Conrods have a fork and blade arrangement. Fork bolts go through split bearing carriers that secure the split bearing shell. The blade rods are similar to normal engine rods; bolts secure end cap with bearing shell, but the shell runs on the fork bearing shell.

[@neilmchardy9061]

@@HistoricAeroEngines I saw a vid of T34 engine which had fork secured to beating rod with two 12 mm pins going through several fins.

[@ronwade2206]

Modern Brake cleaners strip off Cadnium gear and bering coatings. You may get them clean but they won't last long.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

It may never fly again but a good display engine, Or put it in a car for land speed or drag racing. And I know it has been done to death. Or use the complete blower engine is a tank!!

[@blackbirdxx4613]

What did you pay for the motor

[@velocitymg]

I know it’s not economically possible except for someone Uber wealthy, but would it not be fantastic to see a Merlin completely stripped down and rebuilt from aluminium and titanium parts using modern processes and techniques

[@cmg6848]

The biggest problem is getting any change of materials passed by the CAA if you want it to fly.

[@MrStratbat]

what was the annoying tapping sound during your vid

[@billdoodson4232]

Paxman!!!!! ARRGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[@PaulG.x]

Peat bogs are usually acidic , sometimes very acidic with a pH under 3. Lead acid battery electrolyte has a pH of 0 to 3 depending on charge state. The fact that this motor was not corroded is pure luck.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

sound is too muffled to hear anything .....

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

The sound is terrible at the start, but from 0:26 it is normal.

[@mannab2975]

Sound so bad. stopped the video! Sad!!! Open the doors, let the sound out....no from me sorry!

[@family-accountemail9111]

It's bad at beginning it gets better

[@juliollaguno4215]

He's in a shop. Not a soundstage. This is a video on an example of the engine that won WW 2. Cut the man some slack

[@HistoricAeroEngines]

Sorry about the sound. Please persevere for 25 second, as it improves.

[@garynew9637]

Settle down.