Simms automatic advance and retard mechanism for mechanism

Made:
circa 1933
Simms automatic advance and retard mechanism for magnetos

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Simms automatic advance and retard mechanism for magnetos
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Simms automatic advance and retard mechanism for magnetos, made by Simms Motor Units Ltd., c. 1933, sectioned.

This device is inserted in the drive connecting the engine with the magneto and is deigned to automatically advance or retard the spark as the engine speed increases or decreases.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
1933-619
type:
private car components and magnetos
credit:
Simms Motor Units Ltd.