Aviation engines, design - construction - operation and repair; a complete, practical treatise outlining clearly the elements of internal combustion engineering with special reference to the design, construction, operation and repair of airplane power plants; also the auxiliary engine systems, such as lubrication, carburetion, ignition and cooling. It includes complete instructions for engine repairing and systematic location of troubles, tool equipment and use of tools, also outlines the latest mechanical processes (1917)
Pagé, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947 · New York, The Norman W. Henley Publishing Company · leaf 498
Fig. 215.—Nine-Cylinder Revolving Le Rhone Type Aviation Engine. against the threaded boss on the crank-case. The ex-ternal appearance of the Le Rhone type motor is clearlyshown at Fig. 215, while the general features of con-struction are clearly outlined in the sectional views given at Figs. 216… … 497 498 Aviation Engines The two main peculiarities of this motor are themethod of valve actuation by two large cams and thedistinctive crank-shaft and connecting rod big end con-struction. The connecting rods are provided with feetor shoes on the end which fit into grooves lined withbearing metal…
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