[SEL] compression ratio examples of our engines...

[Larry Evans]

At 01:45 PM 9/8/2005, you wrote:
>Anyone done the math? curious, what's the compression ratio of a "Typical"
>H&M engine such as a 2hp rock island, or alamo, or a 1.5 hp headless FM?
>How about a 1.5 hp IM M?

I don't know just how "typical" it is but our 3 hp. Ruston & Hornsby SPB 
flywheel engine (dual fuel) by actual measurement has a ratio of 3.5:1.


>Similar for early tractors?
>
>Bill
>Runnells, IA
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Larry Evans
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