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How about this bit of engineering?
Might not sound like a RR Merlin any more, but I thought you might enjoy this pic of Lucky Keizer's 5 litre V Twin.
"Engine: The two end cylinders off a Rolls Royce Merlin 24litre V12 aero engine. Originally fitted to a Mosquito bomber. Making a special new crank for it took 300 hours. Gearbox: 3 speed Holden car gearbox and engine speed clutch. Air operated. Rear drive: Big Chain. Frame: One off construction using engine as stressed member. Wheels:Front: Suzuki GS1100G. Back: Big drag slick. Electrics: Unknown. Starting: DC3Aero starter operated by assistant. Carburetion: 2 x 1000cfm 4 Barrel Rochesters . Future Mods: A supercharger and Nitrous Oxide injection are planned."
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