Olham 163 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 "THE VINTAGE AVIATOR" have restored a Mercedes D.IIIa engine. They found an interesting repair - either a field modification, or done at an Armee-Flugpark - the black bracing in this photo. I wonder what happened to the original. Was it shot away, or did it break in a crash landing? However - this repair shows the craftsmanship, that made a broken engine installable again. http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/projects/mercedes-engine/mercedes-engine-restoration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 16 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 I've read that article before. It's wonderful that such an old engine has been preserved for so long in relatively good condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaw 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2012 wow...........what a site!!! Be great to see the shop someday...........great link!!! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
