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Ian A

For Engine Buffs

Post by Ian A » Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:25 pm

Fresh in from an overseas colleague, it may be of interest -

This is the ONLY 'Adams - Farwell' automobile left in existence. Made in Iowa 1890 - 1913
Stationary crankshaft, engine spins. It never caught on, but its fun to watch. Air cooled.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0XbqHUAI- ... detailpage

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Re: For Engine Buffs

Post by Bob Pacey » Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:16 pm

Nearly got me with the BUFF bit then I realised you were talking about engines :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:


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Post by r.magnay » Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:57 am

Very interesting Ian, great to see how far things have come and how many versions of the principal have been tried...pretty understandable why they don't use this style of engine in the supercars...I doubt that it would stand up to 7000RPM somehow... :D
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Re: For Engine Buffs

Post by Dave Smith » Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:10 pm

Be interesting to see how the engine was coupled to the transmission.

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