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The water cooled BMW V1 of 1927 was until the end of the 20's the most powerfull German aeroengine.
It has overhead cams, a dry sump & water/glycol cooling.

680 hp @ 1700 rpm.

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The Rolls Royce Merlin III. The first engine in a long development line of high performance aeroengines. This engine went on to power the Spitfire, Hurricane, Lightning, Mustang & Mosquito.


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Cams & followers of the Merlin III.


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