History of development engine; unusual features are valve seats entirely surrounded by water and water space above combustion chamber and below top plate of cylinder; controlled circulation of exhaust gases around inlet manifold; extremely short piston skirts; four valves per cylinder; unique valve-spring arrangement; details of engine control; experimental and acceptance tests. (See also - discussion pp. 77-80)
The packard X 24-cylinder 1500-Hp. Water-cooled aircraft engine
Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 23 , n 1
1928
9 pages
16 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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