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Originally Posted by winny
Ignoring the tit for tat for a moment.
Can anyone tell me if a Merlin that had been converted to 100 could run on 87?
I don't want guesses or in my experience answers.. Please.
The reason I ask is that it appears that in the German machines it was not possible to interchange the fuel. (87 oct B-4 & 100 oct C-3) (Fighter Arm pamphlet Nr.1410144)
Also I recall reading somewhere that a converted Merlin would not run on 87 because of the modifications. I cannot find where I read it though.. Maybe I dreamt it!
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Merlin II/III: Yes
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...0&d=1334948575
"100 octane may be used, if the engine has been suitable modified", if it wouldn't be possible it would state "must be used".
Merlin XII: Yes
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...8&d=1332086871
It shows different engine limitations depending on used fuel.
For all British engines: Yes
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...0&d=1334727256
http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/attachm...1&d=1334727263
Clearly states that it is possible, however the operational limits are lower.