Re: P-51 / Merlin,
Lotsa interesting pix & stuff here:
http://www.p51.wjackparker.com Including engine manual illustrations
The crankshaft looks alot like a L6 chevy !
Check out the way the rods mesh together and use a common rod bearing. Pretty interesting stuff . . .thanks for bringing it up John. I'm always looking for something "engine" related to do a search on !
'Crockett