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Old 24th Nov 2014, 15:46
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The Gypsy series of engines are derived from half a Renault V8 engine of WW1 - that is why the thread system on the nuts and bolts is metric. A Major Halford was the designer - later known for his involvement with early gas turbine engines.
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