Video 202 Restoration of Lancaster NX611 Year 6. Sticky and the Merlin fingers.
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2023
- Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre engineer Sticky, talks about the hot prime of the Lancaster engines. Progress all around on the restoration, plus Norman with the new volunteer Guinness.
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thanks Nev, for the time and effort you put in to share this restoration with us.
Been a while since I've commented. Thanks for documenting all the progress, the structural workmanship is to a very high standard, the fit and finish superb.
Ex-IAF Phantom structural technician.
Cheers Trespire.
Your work documenting these restorations will be studied by future generations. Than you for your diligence.
Cheers Rex.
Glad to see you back Neville and thank you for your latest update on the Diversity of work currently worked on. Good to see ongoing progress in all areas. The high-lite of the weekend for me is your updates and are very much appreciated.
Cheers John.
Wonderful. I was worried that you might be unwell when you missed last week. Delighted to have your latest episode diary of Jane. Thank you. 😍
Same here - glad you are back. No more golden rivets yet!
Fine at this end Paul, thanks for your concern
@@ajg617 Thanks ajg617.
Superb Neville, love seeing everything coming together on Jane and anything Mosquito related is a bonus. Keep well and thank you for the continuing video’s.
Cheers Andrew.
Another very informative video Neville. Thank you for all you do to keep us up to date with all that the guys are doing at East Kirkby! The explanation of refitting the fingers on to the Mozzie cylinder head was fascinating.
Cheers Samrodian.
Thanks for the update Neville and good to see you back. Great work by all they guys again. Interesting to hear from Sticky about hot priming the merlins and how serious it could be if it's not done. Look forward to your next update and best wishes tou you Neville and all the guys at the centre. Take care. 👍
Cheers Andy.
Thank you for another great video, Neville and crew!
Nice to see you back Neville, thank you for the update. I'm sure Guinness will be popular with visitors
Cheers Garry.
Glad your back Neville missed you last weekend. Great progress on Jane thanks for posting.
Cheers RC.
Amazing craftsmanship.
Thanks again Neville....all good stuff !! I am learning so much !
Cheers Adrian.
Hello Neville . Another packed show . You really have to be on top of your game when servicing those Merlins . Did l hear a rumour that 8 Hurricanes have been discovered in Russia ? .......don't suppose they'll heading our way anytime soon . Thanks Neville
Hi John, news to me about the Hurricanes.
Another excellent update Neville, many thanks!
Thanks Charles.
what a totally wonderful watch.
Cheers Neil.
Another fascinating video, covering a wide range of topics. I'm always struck at the diversity of knowledge needed (engine, metal work for example) to have a flying airplane. This time, I wonder if you might explain the different tags - many in evidence in this video. I saw white, red, and blue tags. Thank you.
Hi HH, I believe you have watched video 203. sorry I'm late with the comments.
@@nevillewheeldon1693 No worries ! THANK YOU
It's awesome that we learn something new along with you in each video bro. Found out YT is preferring nic names as channel names and must have found a name our daughter uses as it was not my doing. I do have one but it's not what YT picked. Safe travels. Ken Allen
Cheers Ken.
As always, well worth watching.
Thanks mate.
Excellent video Neville!
Cheers Keith.
Thanks Neville really interesting, 👍you take care
Cheers David.
14:03 - Been wrenching on engines, singles, twins, 4s, 6s, 8s and twelves, push-rod, 1 and 2 cam for ~65 years. The views of the Merlin heads suggest things are not assembled in the proper relationship to each other - the rockers look like they should be under the cam, but then what do the adjustment screws/nuts do? Perhaps something on the book shelves will enlighten me.
16:49 - "underneath there"- OK, but what of the adjustment hardware?
19:11 - Answer provided. That age is showing; thought the Merlin had a pent-roof chamber, rather than bathtub. Thanks.It would be interesting to read what constituted an acceptable quench clearance, given the combo of a low RPM and a LOT of piston/rod weight.
20:17 - Indicator of the tooth, repeat X times on rotation.
20:56 - Why are the rocker pivot shafts driven to rotate by those spur gears - looks like ~2:1?
Hi 6205, you are way above my head on this, sorry cannot help, Thanks for watching.
Cool Engine!
Cheers flypawels.
Again, a great demonstration of lost skills and knowledge.
Cheers Alan.
Thank you Neville. 🙂
Cheers nofider1.
Thanks Neville!!
Cheers TFF.
Ahh that golden rivet again 😮
Cheers Rod.
I assumed (Like I guess most people did) the the flared holes were *screwed out" Interesting to see that they are pressed out, almost like they were back in the 40's Another video full of interest
I James, my first time i've seen pressed out holes.
Thanks, Nev.
Cheers Malcolm.
Some great work going on there Neville! Really enjoyed the video. I guess Guinness the dog's owner won't have to worry about forgetting the name of his favourite drink at the pub, eh? Cheers from Canada on Canada Day, July 1!
Cheers Jeff.
Nev is our spy n the workshop! 😉
Sheers Mark.
The Merlin 61 is a pretty amazing engine. 14,000 parts in each one.. The Packard Co made over 54,000 of them during WWII. Is this a later make Transport head?
Hi HH, will have to check this out with Brad or Sticky.
Neville. I was watching one of the Battleof Britain Memorial Filght spitfires coming into land when it gave a puff of smoke. It had to be towed to the hangar. I believe that a number of merlin engined aircraft have been grounded because of the problem. Do the team know if Jane is affected by the problem?
It was just the BBMF Merlin engined aircraft that were grounded. They are back flying now.
No Just Janes ok Paul.
Hello super Video What is the difference between a Lancaster bomber or a Handley Page Halifax They look similar Greetings from Germany
Hi Alex, best check with Wikipedia .
Oh please, for pity's sake..... someone get Dave a new pair of gloves, the ones he has are right at the point of total disintegration! Great video thanks Nev 🙂
I didn't say it, but thought about those disgraceful gloves during the entire video, lol
Cheers Nick.
🛩Just to think that a Wellington bomber was built from scratch in less than 24 hours during WWII.✈
Nice one that mate.
@@nevillewheeldon1693 Yes. As you know. There's even a documentary about it.