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Old 08-28-2010, 12:02 PM
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On a serious note..
How did they keep the valve springs lubricated?
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Old 08-28-2010, 12:11 PM
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Default Re: 1905 Darracq
Originally Posted by yanko 15
On a serious note..
How did they keep the valve springs lubricated?
I'm going to guess it was like most radial aircraft engines of the time and that they were lubricated with grease that had to be re-applied every once in a while.
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Old 08-28-2010, 03:02 PM
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That is pretty cool
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Old 08-28-2010, 04:24 PM
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i love how the push rods, rockers and valve springs are open, i bet that looks scary as shit when its on. nice find, +rep
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Old 08-28-2010, 04:40 PM
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+rep, that thing is intense. those piston heads are massive.
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Old 08-28-2010, 06:25 PM
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A better shot of the engine

Full size:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/a...4&d=1247936420

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Old 08-29-2010, 12:54 AM
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Wow that's awesome! 105 years old!
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