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Originally Posted by E. von Hoegh
The crankshaft is hollow, feeding into the cranckcase. Induction pipes lead from the 'case to the inlet valves. Castor oil was the lubricant, metered into the hollow shaft. This kept the pilots very regular as it was a total loss system.
Now, if you really want to hurt your brain, http://www.idflieg.com/siemens_shiii.htm
The cylinders rotate one way, the prop the other. Germans.... |
Now, Tim, ES and Varley are invited to join me in making this engine water-cooled! Then again, maybe not a good idea with centrifugal forces and extra weight! I had often wondered about "rotary" engines........Now I know.......enough to STAY AWAY from them! I will stick with herr Doktor Wankel for "rotary cylinders".
Good laugh!
Rgds.
Dave