Taylor-Simplex cylinder petrol engine

Made:
1911-1973 in England
maker:
James Taylor & Company and Hesse and Savory Limited
Taylor-Simplex cylinder petrol engine

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Taylor Simplex four-stroke marine launch engine c.1911, 1000rpm, on metal stand, engine by James Taylor, gear box by Hesse and Savory Ltd., England, 1911-1973

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1973-502
Materials:
cast iron, brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (alloy), stainless steel, asbestos and paint
Measurements:
overall: 1100 mm x 1730 mm x 525 mm,
type:
engine -power producing equipment
credit:
Scadeng, J.

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