The cylinder numbering on Aero Engines by convention runs from the propeller end - so number 1 nearest the prop and because the Meteor is derived from an Aero engine that's why it is like it is. Fun fact - Jaguar XK engines are also numbered the Aero engine way (number 1 on an XK is at the clutch end) because at the time, Jaguar had pretentions. :-)
When we use to test those ignition leads we’d do continuity with ohms reading. Then use a Megger insulation tester to make sure the HT lead wasn’t leaking to earth. Good vlog, personally I enjoy the technical talk & explaining 👍
Hi guys I’ve just found you after looking at tanks a lot and Mr Hewes and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed your show where you take great care in demonstrating how things a re done on individual repair jobs , keep up the great work guys.
For those that don't know or notice that RR don't use gaskets and rely on the precision of the mating surfaces to seal. A smear of Hylomar is used to stop oil weeping.
I've read where the number of Merlin engines manufactured, was over 150K. If I read correctly, the the numbers of Meteors made is not exactly known. But safely guess tens of thousands more. On top of that there were the spares made. With those numbers were talking a helluva lot of parts being made over the years. Yet by now most of that metal has been recycled and maybe in your Toyota or Ford sitting in the driveway. That anyone was able to hoard a supply of this technology for future users is quite amazing! I worked for a company called Standard Aero Engines in the 1970's as an overhaul inspector. My work was 2/3 on "modern" Lycoming and Continental engines. And about 1/3 on Pratt & Whitney radial R-985, R-1340 and R-1830 engines. Still in heavy use, at that time, as bush planes in Canada especially. Beech 18, Beavers, Otters, DC-3 and Catalina flying boats, mostly. Parts had been out of production for some 30 years. So we were constantly looking for war surplus and old military stocks from around the world. They would arrive and part of my job was inspecting them before they went into our parts inventory. A perfect set of gears or piston pins in a box marked as "Made by Buick Motor Division: Building for Victory! 1943" was a common type of arrival. I wonder in 2024 how many Rolls Royce war time engine parts are still squirreled away around the world?
Thanks + many of the first will be last! Also, I think you will find that Samco, not sure about anyone else, can supply silicone hose in various colours including olive green, black and grey (or blue).
I thought setting the ignition on my 71 Norton commando was bad, Seeing as the factory marks were so far out. but you have another 10 cylinders to worry about. Great content, enjoyed the details.
Fantastic video great job it’s so interesting I really enjoying all the videos keep the great work going I’m so glad you are getting all army trucks tanks back on the road 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 thanks
Amazing stuff, to me. I've not been able to tinker with engines since the 80s (company cars etc) and these days I take one look and shrug. Sure there's an engine there under all the plastic covers. Must head over for a visit sometime.
Cool that DDR and USSR did not invade us in the 6o`s...... Most of our tanks would be in service changing spark plugs......... With the optinal tool...... Great show guys ....! 😃!
Dear Mates, I am a huge fan of your TH-cam channel and as I want too see more of your great work I would like to buy some of your merch if possible. Do you have some hoodies left in storage? All the best and thank you in advance
Used to strip whole engine and rebuild (Base Over-hall) these. Good idea to check backlash on pinion gears. The black data plate, could you let me know what was stamped on it please?
@@stewartbrown8115 We had to stop doing a full run in as the fuel tanks ran out too quick. I was at 31Cmd Wksp. Such a privilege to be able to work on them.
@@stewartbrown8115 Spent a bit of time in Engine house, remember sitting next to B series in winter warming ourselves on the red hot exhaust manifolds.
@@stewartbrown8115 Sometime in the 70s I acquired a Riley Pathfinder which had been worked-on at a local RAF station. The underside of the car was painted duck-egg blue.
Great to hear that someone still knows the true value and uses for Hylomar. A lost art to many but those that know, know!
It’s also a lovely, bright blue.
The cylinder numbering on Aero Engines by convention runs from the propeller end - so number 1 nearest the prop and because the Meteor is derived from an Aero engine that's why it is like it is. Fun fact - Jaguar XK engines are also numbered the Aero engine way (number 1 on an XK is at the clutch end) because at the time, Jaguar had pretentions. :-)
When we use to test those ignition leads we’d do continuity with ohms reading. Then use a Megger insulation tester to make sure the HT lead wasn’t leaking to earth.
Good vlog, personally I enjoy the technical talk & explaining 👍
Hi guys I’ve just found you after looking at tanks a lot and Mr Hewes and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed your show where you take great care in demonstrating how things a re done on individual repair jobs , keep up the great work guys.
For those that don't know or notice that RR don't use gaskets and rely on the precision of the mating surfaces to seal. A smear of Hylomar is used to stop oil weeping.
I've read where the number of Merlin engines manufactured, was over 150K. If I read correctly, the the numbers of Meteors made is not exactly known. But safely guess tens of thousands more. On top of that there were the spares made. With those numbers were talking a helluva lot of parts being made over the years. Yet by now most of that metal has been recycled and maybe in your Toyota or Ford sitting in the driveway. That anyone was able to hoard a supply of this technology for future users is quite amazing! I worked for a company called Standard Aero Engines in the 1970's as an overhaul inspector. My work was 2/3 on "modern" Lycoming and Continental engines. And about 1/3 on Pratt & Whitney radial R-985, R-1340 and R-1830 engines. Still in heavy use, at that time, as bush planes in Canada especially. Beech 18, Beavers, Otters, DC-3 and Catalina flying boats, mostly. Parts had been out of production for some 30 years. So we were constantly looking for war surplus and old military stocks from around the world. They would arrive and part of my job was inspecting them before they went into our parts inventory. A perfect set of gears or piston pins in a box marked as "Made by Buick Motor Division: Building for Victory! 1943" was a common type of arrival. I wonder in 2024 how many Rolls Royce war time engine parts are still squirreled away around the world?
Clever stuff right there... Haven't done stuff like that since my apprenticeship days many, many moons ago...!!
Another great video guys! I can't wait for part 2.
Thanks + many of the first will be last! Also, I think you will find that Samco, not sure about anyone else, can supply silicone hose in various colours including olive green, black and grey (or blue).
Really interesting, like the detail even if I don’t see me spannering on a 27 litre RR engine anytime soon!
Great now I have to watch a video timing a engine that I’ll never work on. Lol
I thought setting the ignition on my 71 Norton commando was bad, Seeing as the factory marks were so far out. but you have another 10 cylinders to worry about. Great content, enjoyed the details.
Fantastic video great job it’s so interesting I really enjoying all the videos keep the great work going I’m so glad you are getting all army trucks tanks back on the road 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 thanks
Very interesting job well done , experience is everything , look forward to next episode
Amazing stuff, to me. I've not been able to tinker with engines since the 80s (company cars etc) and these days I take one look and shrug. Sure there's an engine there under all the plastic covers. Must head over for a visit sometime.
Great to see another "Tinkering" challenge. If I ever get to your side of the planet I will visit for sure. cheers, Butch.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching a very complex procedure 😊
That was a great video, looking forward to the next instalment. 😎
Great video thanks to all
Thank you. Very cool. I'm really hoping that you ground hop this baby and share that with us. I can almost hear it already.
I believe its one of the best engine looking and sounding
Cool that DDR and USSR did not invade us in the 6o`s......
Most of our tanks would be in service changing spark plugs.........
With the optinal tool......
Great show guys ....!
😃!
in serious we had so many of those engines they'd just swap them out and possibly junk the old one for anything
@urbanwikstrom9246 actually the meteor engine fitted in the cent was very reliable
Love to have seen the data plate on top of the rocker cover,to see where & when the engine was overhauled
Brilliant as usual, many thanks!
My old wagon (09FD37) is in the background!!
Fabulous. Very skilled. Thankyou.
Top stuff!
Excellent
I've just noticed being briefly in the background.
Dear Mates,
I am a huge fan of your TH-cam channel and as I want too see more of your great work I would like to buy some of your merch if possible.
Do you have some hoodies left in storage?
All the best and thank you in advance
that rolls royce tool looks like a tool to undo the nut on a vespa fuel tap.
Josh why are you wearing clean trousers to tank club!
Used to strip whole engine and rebuild (Base Over-hall) these. Good idea to check backlash on pinion gears. The black data plate, could you let me know what was stamped on it please?
Yes I used on them on base overhaul at Chilwell,especially in the engine test house
@@stewartbrown8115 We had to stop doing a full run in as the fuel tanks ran out too quick. I was at 31Cmd Wksp. Such a privilege to be able to work on them.
@@stewartbrown8115 Spent a bit of time in Engine house, remember sitting next to B series in winter warming ourselves on the red hot exhaust manifolds.
Have I got this wrong - or is the factory pale green applied to RR engines almost the same colour as the green applied to old-school Detroit Diesels?
Standard British military colour duck egg blue
@@stewartbrown8115 Sometime in the 70s I acquired a Riley Pathfinder which had been worked-on at a local RAF station. The underside of the car was painted duck-egg blue.
The colour is defined in British Standard B.S. 381C.
Can't imagine timing anything on a V12. I have enough trouble trying to figure how a Cox model glow engine works.