What has a capacity of 37L and weighs 1200kg..

The Patrolman · 31-05-2019, 20:39

Had a bit of welding done by my mate Steve today..
He said "what do you think of this.."

Nice.....

Any ideas???

solarman216 · 31-05-2019, 21:16

It is certainly an aero engine I would hazard a guess a RR Merlin, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 31-05-2019, 22:14

Ooohhhh lurverly, I agree with Rick!

Take all the rubbish out the back of the camper and that will fit nicely

macabethiel · 31-05-2019, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

It is certainly an aero engine I would hazard a guess a RR Merlin, Rick

Certainly looks like one.

https://www.google.com/search?q=roll...fuFcgXM:&vet=1

solarman216 · 01-06-2019, 00:17

Spitfire engine in all it's glory, Rick

jims-terrano · 01-06-2019, 08:04

Recognised it instantly absolutely brilliant piece of metallic art and what a noise. Although I believe the RR Griffon was a modified version of the Merlin and difficult to distinguish between them unless you’re a geek and I’m not quite that much of a geek.Watched a YouTube video other day of Guy Martin with his, he told a story that he took it up to 2800 rpm which is maximum power and it took off around the workshop.
They were fitted in several aircraft types including Spanish Built ME109 which BBMF have one they display. Also fitted in several other vehicles such as tanks but I can’t name many tanks.

Does this engine run? When everything is bolted back on of course.

The Patrolman · 01-06-2019, 10:16

He has very little info on it at the mo and I did hear him mention Griffon.
He thinks it has all be stored properly as when he takes any plugs and bolts out everything is full of oil.
I'll try for some updates until start up..

The Patrolman · 01-06-2019, 10:18

Does this engine run? When everything is bolted back on of course.

Hasn't been turned over yet, early project days...

macabethiel · 01-06-2019, 10:40

There was a bloke back in the 1970's who built a car with a Rolls Royce Grill on the front powered by a Merlin Engine.

RR took him to court for breach of Copyright for the Rolls front radiator he had mounted at the front. He lost his case against RR. He became famous for his speeding!

It used 1 gallon every second when accelerating hard! As I recall it did about 4 mpg the bloke Dod was some sort of engineer, I think the court case bankrupted him - not sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFS83GUMTCc

macabethiel · 01-06-2019, 10:46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxMxFE37Sxw

Looks as though he ended up as some sort of Auto Transmission Specialist in Europe.

The car is still on the road!

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/art...ed-rolls-royce

Wallace · 03-06-2019, 09:24

37 litres and 12 cylinders with RR on the rocker cover would suggest a Griffon engine.

Jim, the tank engine you are thinking of was the non supercharged Meteor derived from the Merlin, used in quite a few tanks from WWII onwards.

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solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	It is certainly an aero engine I would hazard a guess a RR Merlin, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-06-2019, 00:17	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Spitfire engine in all it's glory, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

01-06-2019, 10:40	#9
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	I remember the bloke back in the 1970's - Road Car with Merlin Engine There was a bloke back in the 1970's who built a car with a Rolls Royce Grill on the front powered by a Merlin Engine. RR took him to court for breach of Copyright for the Rolls front radiator he had mounted at the front. He lost his case against RR. He became famous for his speeding! It used 1 gallon every second when accelerating hard! As I recall it did about 4 mpg the bloke Dod was some sort of engineer, I think the court case bankrupted him - not sure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFS83GUMTCc

01-06-2019, 10:46	#10
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	John Dodd is now living in Spain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxMxFE37Sxw Looks as though he ended up as some sort of Auto Transmission Specialist in Europe. The car is still on the road! https://www.classicdriver.com/en/art...ed-rolls-royce

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31-05-2019, 22:14	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Ooohhhh lurverly, I agree with Rick! Take all the rubbish out the back of the camper and that will fit nicely

01-06-2019, 08:04	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Recognised it instantly absolutely brilliant piece of metallic art and what a noise. Although I believe the RR Griffon was a modified version of the Merlin and difficult to distinguish between them unless you’re a geek and I’m not quite that much of a geek.Watched a YouTube video other day of Guy Martin with his, he told a story that he took it up to 2800 rpm which is maximum power and it took off around the workshop. They were fitted in several aircraft types including Spanish Built ME109 which BBMF have one they display. Also fitted in several other vehicles such as tanks but I can’t name many tanks. Does this engine run? When everything is bolted back on of course.

01-06-2019, 10:16	#7
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	He has very little info on it at the mo and I did hear him mention Griffon. He thinks it has all be stored properly as when he takes any plugs and bolts out everything is full of oil. I'll try for some updates until start up..

01-06-2019, 10:18	#8
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Does this engine run? When everything is bolted back on of course. Hasn't been turned over yet, early project days...

03-06-2019, 09:24	#11
Wallace Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middlesex Vehicle: '97 Terrano II 2.4 Xtreme Posts: 368	37 litres and 12 cylinders with RR on the rocker cover would suggest a Griffon engine. Jim, the tank engine you are thinking of was the non supercharged Meteor derived from the Merlin, used in quite a few tanks from WWII onwards.