[SEL] The McVickerish Engine and video

[Kangas, James G.]

The McVicker would be a lot more pleasant to be around for sure.
    Jim K

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From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com on behalf of Elden DuRand
Sent: Wed 3/24/2010 6:16 PM
To: The SEL email discussion list
Subject: Re: [SEL] The McVickerish Engine and video



Jim:

I'd say the valve operating mechanism of the McVicker engine bears a startling resemblance to the Garrand M1 rifle of WWII fame, among others.

I'm almost certain the sound of an operating McVicker engine is much more pleasing to the ear than the sound of an operating M1.    :-)

Take care - Elden
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com]On
>  Behalf Of Kangas,
> James G.
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 02:44 PM
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> Subject: Re: [SEL] The McVickerish Engine and video
>
>
> Elden,
> I looked up the patent to better understand the
> design. After reading the patent I wonder if
> McVickers took his inspiration from a gas
> operated semi-automatic gun. In both cases high
> pressure gas is used to operate some part of the mechanism
>    Jim K


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