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Old 1st Jul 2011, 08:35
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Fareastdriver
 
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wheezing piece of sidevalve junk blessed with 36 bhp
That engine could, with minimal maintenance, last for 10,000 miles before having to be disassembled for a decoke and valve grind, etc. That is equivalent to about 600 hrs. A Merlin had to rebuilt after 200hrs.
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