E.N.V. Aero-engine type D (40hp)
E.N.V. Aero-engine type D (40hp), V8 cylinder, (incomplete), E. N. V. Motor Syndicate Limited, Willesden, Middlesex, England, 1910-1911. The engine’s cast-iron cylinders machined inside and out, have electrically deposited copper water jackets. The crankshaft is supported in six ball-bearings, with a double thrust race at the propeller end to take thrust in both directions. The side valves are operated by a hollow camshaft working through hardened steel balls at the bottom of each tappet. Lubrication is forced fed by a pump actuated by an eccentric on the crankshaft. Used in 1910, by Harold Hume Piffard, when he flew his flies 'Humming Bird' aircraft from Shoreham Airport, Shoreham, Sussex, England.
Details
- Category:
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Object Number:
- 1970-475/1
- Materials:
- aluminium (metal), steel (metal), copper (alloy) and complete
- Measurements:
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overall (engine without propeller): height = 730 mm x width = 500 mm x depth = 800 mm,
- type:
- aircraft engines and v-cylinder engines
- credit:
- Mr. H. Piffard.
