Petrol Motor by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, c. 1903

Made:
1903-1905 in Ipswich
maker:
Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Limited
Single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine, C.5 h.p., c

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Single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine, C.5 h.p., c
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Single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine, C.5 h.p., 1903-1905, and steel rod by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine, C.5 h.p., 1903-1905, by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Petrol Motor by Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, c. 1903

1903-1905
Steel rod associated with single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine

Steel rod associated with single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine

1903-1905

Details

Category:
Heat Engines (non steam)
Object Number:
1954-446
Materials:
steel, copper, glass and brass
Measurements:
overall (estimate inc. plinth): 810 x 622 x 535 mm
overall weight: 97kg
type:
petrol engines
credit:
Ministry of Works (Hayes)

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