THE design of a modification of the Class B Government standardized truck engine is presented, the principal object being a saving in weight without sacrificing either durability or safety factors. The crankcase design is rigid, but the metal is distributed so that the weight will be a minimum. The crankshafts are made of chrome-nickel steel of an elastic limit of 120,000 lb. per sq. in., which further carries out the idea of durability with low weight. The connecting-rod length is slightly more than twice that of the stroke, and this, with light-weight pistons, obviates vibration, without adding weight to the engine on account of increased cylinder height.The flywheel and bell-housing diameters were selected with a view to securing enough flywheel weight for smooth running without increasing the engine weight materially. All-steel supports reduce breakage of arms to a minimum. The manifolds are carefully designed to give economical performance, even with low-grade fuels. A full-force-feed oiling system is employed. Provision is made for mounting starters and generators by standard S. A. E. flanges. All accessories are mounted so as to prevent interference between various units and to facilitate adjustments or removal of parts.
A MODIFIED DESIGN OF CLASS B TRUCK ENGINE
Sae Technical Papers
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906
1919-01-01
Conference paper
English
Manifolds , Trucks , Pistons , Crankcases , Engine cylinders , Crankshafts , Flywheels , Steel
DESIGN OF CLASS B TRUCK ENGINE
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