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1898 Article-New York Motor Co., Gas Engine |
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Gas, Gasoline and Oil Vapor Engines, 1898 pgs 265-266 |
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10/22/2012 9:19:36 AM |
The New York Motor.
This is one of the new style high-speed motors of light weight, weighing but 150 lbs. for a 1½ H. P. motor, including the fly-wheel. It is made by the New York Motor Company. It is operated by gas, gasoline, or carbonated oil . The stationary style, as shown in Fig. 190, has the water tank directly over the engine on a frame, which also holds the battery and sparking-coil. By the direct and close water connection the water in the tank becomes warm, and by its rapid circulation keeps the cylinder at the proper temperature for economic consumption of gas or other fuel—the slow evaporation from the open top of the tank being sufficient to keep the water at an even temperature of about 180° F.
Several novel features are claimed in its construction. The crank is encased and runs in an oil bath, thus keeping crank and piston lubricated. The shaft has an outboard bearing, which counteracts the belt strain. The motion of the piston is made to produce an air circulation in the piston and lower part of the cylinder to prevent undue heating, thus keeping the piston and cylinder at a uniform temperature.
The inlet valve is so constructed that the new charge is conducted directly down to the piston, and on compression the spark flashes in the centre of the combustion chamber, making a quicker explosion and keeping the electrodes free from fouling.
The valve mechanism is very simple and of the poppet kind, consisting of one double valve, operated by one cam, one roller, and one slide. Both valve and igniter are operated by cams on a reducing-gear wheel. Both electric and hot-tube igniters are used, as preferred.
The gas and air charges are regulated by index valves, with an additional control of the gas charge by a ball governor running by belt from the main shaft. For a launch a friction-clutch for reversing the propeller wheel is used. This is one of the few very light-weight and high-speed engines adapted for small power and portability. |
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1898 New York Motor Co., Gas Engine
1898 New York Motor Co., Gas Engine
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