
In preparation for the 2011 Reno Air Races, Stu takes Merlin's Magic to Hollister for an engine inspection. Stu let's the folks of Air Sparrow Merlin Service know with a smile, "It's running really nice, don't %$# it up." I ask if it's okay to shoot video of the inspection, "it's not every day you get to see a Merlin up close." In unison I hear, "Yes it is" and go ahead. I learned about "Merlin blood" or oil, I learned about ADI, and I learned about the need for a positive gear-up locking mechanism. What a day! It was a FANTASTIC rare opportunity behind the scenes of an Unlimited Air Racer, his aircraft, and his team. Thank you! The Merlin's Magic Race 22 website is: www.merlinsmagicrace22.com Video Index: 00:00 Merlin's Magic racing on Friday, September 12th, 2003 01:00 Depart for Hollister, CA 05:04 Arrive at Air Sparrow Merlin Service 05:50 Some memories at Dick Borg's Museum 06:25 Prepare left cam shaft for removal 07:13 Check out the Hinz filter 07:34 Disconnect a bank of spark plugs 07:44 Prepare right cam shaft for removal 08:30 Torque something up there 08:45 Replace left cam shaft 08:54 Valve adjustment 09:07 Replace right valve cover 09:17 Check the compression on the right side 10:38 Start replacing spark plugs 11:03 Fresh "Merlin blood" (aka, oil) 11:34 Torque a bank of spark plugs 11:45 Start replacing skin panels 12:29 Test the 1490HP Merlin 13:24 Time to head home 15:50 A flyby past Air Sparrow -- Yep, sounds good! 17:34 Altamont Pass 18:11 Right turn 22:43 <b>...</b>
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