Channel Island Special Model Boat Engine, UK, 1949
This Westbury designed engine first appeared at an annual Model Engineer Exhibition in 1949. It was displayed in two versions; one designed for a coil spark ignition and one fitted with a magneto. It has a bore of 15/16 inch and a stroke of 7/8 inch for a total displacement of .604 (9.9cc), and weighs 18.25 ounces (without the flywheel). It has a 6.5:1 compression ratio and is said to produce .52 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. (Model Engine News)
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Channel Island Special Model Boat Engine, UK, 1949
This Westbury designed engine first appeared at an annual Model Engineer Exhibition in 1949. It was displayed in two versions; one designed for a coil spark ignition and one fitted with a magneto. It has a bore of 15/16 inch and a stroke of 7/8 inch for a total displacement of .604 (9.9cc), and weighs 18.25 ounces (without the flywheel). It has a 6.5:1 compression ratio and is said to produce .52 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. (Model Engine News)
See Our Channel Island Special with Magneto at: www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/albums/72157656174064422
See More Model Boat Engines at: www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/sets/72157641089388694/
See More 1-Cylinder Engines at: www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/albums/72157656174064422
See Our Model Engine Collection at: www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/sets/72157602933346098/
Visit Our Photo Sets at: www.flickr.com/photos/15794235@N06/sets
Courtesy of Paul and Paula Knapp
Miniature Engineering Museum