Merlin Engine Part Help Wanted

**HD1450** · 10-22-2009, 05:41 PM

I have had this small piece of what i believe is a part of a Merlin Engine dated May 1939 for a long time now so thought i would post it up & see if anyone can help identify it , it measures approx 2" square . Any help greatly appreciated

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**HD1450** · 10-22-2009, 07:15 PM

Just a thought , would it just be an engine serial number plate ? also the weaved material on the backside is made from wire

**mjw** · 10-22-2009, 07:33 PM

I believe this was for a "Watts" R/H tractor propeller as used on the "Merlin II" engine.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

**HD1450** · 10-23-2009, 03:51 PM

by mjw

I believe this was for a "Watts" R/H tractor propeller as used on the "Merlin II" engine.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Thankyou Malcolm for your help , can i just ask you where you think i might be able too find out more about this plate & trace the plane it was used on ? Thanks

**mjw** · 10-23-2009, 04:21 PM

It is my belief that this was a data plate fitted to the propeller itself not the aircraft. RAF Museum would be a good start for information regarding propellers.

Kind regards, Malcolm.