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No, the engine couldn't run at 10.5lb boost with 87 octane fuel. The story about the pilot modding his engine with a match stick pertained to a Merlin III using 100 octane fuel and an unauthorised mod to obtain 16lb boost at low altitude Here's the some info on the use of 100 octane for development at RR:
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No Seadog, it was possible as we can see from the Operating Notes. I am sure that engine was trashed after overboosting to +16lbs but it was definately possible on 87 Octane fuel.
It definately was not good but it was possible. Pulling the tit and overboosting the engine is not proof of the use of 100 Octane fuel.