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Originally Posted by Farmer John
Mighty beasts, did they not have 3 pistons arranged in a triangular configuration? Well, banks of cylinders.
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SIX pistons arranged as 3 opposing pairs with three crank shafts in a triangular arrangement, as you say, hence Deltic from Greek Delta.
Usually in a bank of 6 giving 18 cylinders....
Also used in Dark class fast patrol boats.