[SEL] Atkinson Engine

[R & M Ingold]

The Atkinson is a very efficient engine. The linkages were the weakness.
Modern technology should have this taken care of.
Interesting to see what this develops to.
However, I just looked at those specs and it refers to valve timing so I
have doubts.
Also, the engine pic leads me to doubt if it is a true Atkinson cycle.
One of the new design ideas that I think has possibilities is the camless 
engine where the valves are worked by solenoids and the timing is computer 
controlled. Instant change with working conditions.
 But, like all complex stuff, ok till it breaks down!! <G>
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judge Tommy Turner" <lcjudge at scrtc.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 10:53 AM
Subject: [SEL] Atkinson Engine


>I was looking at a Mercury Mariner Hybrid vehicle today and this is the
>specs it listed for the engine.
>
> 2.3L I-4 Atkinson-Cycle Engine
>
> Now I wonder, is this the same Atkinson Cycle that we in the old engine
> world are familiar with?
>
> Tommy Turner
> Magnolia, Ky
>
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