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ROTOR BLADE SPECIALISTS PRODUCE NEW 40 H.F. OUTBOARD ENGINE
London, Dec. 30
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A new outboard engine - one of the largest to
be made in Britain will be making its debut at the International Boat
Show which opens in London on January 4.
It is a two stroke twin 40 H.P. engine and is being made by a firm
who are famous for their jet engine blades, hydraulic pit props and motor
car propulsion shafts.
The firm which iploys 4,000 people and is part of the United
Kingdom's large Guest, Keen and Nettlefold Group, began work on the engine
two years ago,
and after exhaustive tests on the seas, rivers and lakes
in all parts of Britain they are now ready to put it on to the market.
can be used as a power plant for the big family brats, cruisers, fishing
boats and speed boats.
It
There will be two standard units available at present cne has an
eleotrio startor and battery charging equipment fitted and the other is
for manual starting. With the sporting enthusiast in mind it is intended
to market shortly a specially hotted up version which will have twin
carburettors.
black.
The engine is constructed mainly from aluminium alloy with a cha~
piece fibre glass cowling protecting the engine and reducing engine ncise.
The finish is in a special water and corrosion proof enamel in ivory and
The cylinder head and blook are of oast aluminium all-y and
are water cooled from a rotary pump driven by the main shaft.
induction system is ccr.trolled by reed valves which are installed in the
lower half of the orank case. Fuel is supplied from a remote tank by a
diaphragm operated prap.
The
The transon bracket is attached to the unit by means of rubber
shock absorbers which stop any vibration and contribute further to the
quiet smooth running of the unit. An automatio reverse looking devios
is fitted to prevent the unit from rising when using reverse gear.
L.P.S.
Release Time: 5 p.m.