Merlin engine camshaft and ignition timing

Peter Grieve of Flight Engineering (Leeds, UK) and founding member of the Historic Aero Engine group, explains how to time the Merlin engine. Peter is a joint founder of the HAE group. contact: The Historic Aero Engine group comprises aero engine enthusiasts from a variety of engineering and technical backgrounds, who share a common interest in researching, restoring, and preserving our aero engine heritage. Some of the engines are restored to ground running condition, and when invited, can display these at public events as a means of celebrating our heritage and inspiring the next generation of young engineers. , merlinengine, flightengineering, V12, aircraft, military, ww2, aviation, history, aviationhistory, vintageaircraft, rollsroycemerlin, aviationgeek, aviationlovers