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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.