Vauxhall nominated for the 1914 Naval and Military Aeroplane Competition but seems to have gone nowhere. Can anyone steer me to any reference material which outlines details of the engine [s] & what use, if any, was made of it / them. Something must have existed because their nomination was confirmed only a few months before the competition.
By: Newforest - 13th May 2009 at 22:59
Or could it be the nine cylinder Dragonfly engine as pictured in this article?:D
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http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/Transport/Cars/AGBpaper/AGB.htm
By: Billbattle - 13th May 2009 at 22:23
Vauxhall aero engines
The engine to which you refer I believe was the Vauxhall Motors Ltd experimental 12 cylinder 60 degree V type, water-cooled. Designed by L H Pomeroy at their Luton works during the war. It was said to have been rated at 175hp but was said to have developed 192hp at 2000rpm on test. The bore was 90mm/3.54in, stroke 120mm/4.72in with a displacement of 557.52cu in. Propeller speed was reduced by gearing to o.4 that of the crankshaft. Dry weight was reported to be 460Ib or 2.63Ib per rated hp. Water content of the engine was 144Ib. Cylinders were of built-up steel construction with welded-on sheet metal water jackets. Mixture was supplied by four B&B carburettors. Ignition by Dixie magnetos and lubrication by two plunger pumps. Length was 47.32in; width 33.86in and height 35.24in.
That is all I have – hope it helps
Bill
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May 12, 2009 at 12:51 pm