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Identify a mystery engine and radiator
Letter to the editor
I am trying to identify a mystery engine and radiator. Whilst they came from the same location I do not believe that they are from the same vehicle.
The engine is definitely of British manufacture with Lucas starter motor and dynamo. I would date it as being from the mid 20's period and originally it featured magneto ignition. At some point what I think is a distributor from a flat head Ford V8 has been crudely fitted at the front. I would guess that the capacity is around 1500cc with a three bearing crank and the bottom end appears to be fully pressurised. The most unusual feature of this engine is the fully enclosed clutch in a bell housing with an approximately 1" aperture for the drive to a separate gearbox.
Who can help me further?
Many thanks, John Kent
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mercoledì settembre 15th, 2021
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Nick Simpson
17 Settembre 2021, 11:04
It has some similarities to the Alvis 12/50 engine but it is not, although it has the 'architecture' of Coventry about it; Marseal perhaps?
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John Kent
21 Settembre 2021, 10:04
The only image I could find of a Marseal car shows an exposed flywheel whereas this one is fully enclosed.
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Alexander Schallenberg
17 Settembre 2021, 08:44
Are there any numbers on the starter/dynamo?
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Tyrone Hopes
15 Settembre 2021, 14:43
Nice engine! The fact there is no gearbox may point to it being a slow revving marine unit. There may be a reduction gear in the thick bellhousing (star/planet gears?). No idea on the engine make however.
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John Kent
15 Settembre 2021, 16:00
The bell housing contains a typical vintage single plate type clutch.
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Hanscompter
15 Settembre 2021, 13:54
Could it be early Armstrong Siddeley 4/14 hp ?
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John Kent
15 Settembre 2021, 16:02
The chap I obtained the engine from says that he is familiar with an Armstrong Siddley unit and that this engine is different.
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