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Re: So.. Merlins were cast....?
Posted by Paul on Sun Jul 13, 2003 07:57:47 AM
In reply top So.. Merlins were cast....? posted by Elliott on Sat Jul 12, 2003 05:30:19 PM
Yes, the Merlin engine was a casting with critical mating surfaces machined. i.e. main bearing areas, crankshaft main cap mating surfaces, lower crankshaft mating surface, etc.
The banks, heads, and most other large pieces are cast and also machined in the same fashion.