Packard Merlin engines

[invader28]

Looking for good books on the Packard Merlin engines. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[boomtown]

Re: Packard Merlin engines



This book has a lot of great info on the Merlin and it's modifications for air racing.

[440_Magnum]

Re: Packard Merlin engines

Looking for good books on the Packard Merlin engines. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

This excellent book covers the whole Rolls-Royce Merlin development, not just the Packard version used in Mustangs. It includes the early single stage blower Mwelins, the early accessory drive failures, and a lot of interesting things. I believe it is the book that has the quote from a stoic Brit pilot when asked what happened when the gear train failed: " well, things went bloody quiet."

https://www.amazon.com/Merlin-Perspective-Combat-Years-Historical/dp/1872922066

[invader28]

Re: Packard Merlin engines

Perfect! both of these books is what I'm looking for. Thanks boomtown and 440 magnum.

[Leo]

Re: Packard Merlin engines

There was a series of articles in a Packard enthusiast magazine (the Packard cars) back in the 80's that detailed all of the changes Packard made to the Merlin to fit American production methods and increase reliability. A friend into Packards gave me the issues a long time ago. Totally written for gear heads. Not sure which box they are in! You might be able to get back issues.