Engine [Diesel]

Object detail

Accession number

2005.91

Maker

Ruston-Hornsby Limited

Production period

1930s

Description

Single-cylinder, 'H' type, 4-stroke, water-cooled, air-start, diesel engine. It is also called a Compression-Ignition Oil Engine. It generates 47 HP at 290 rpm.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Ruston-Hornsby Limited. 1932. Engine [Diesel], 2005.91. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Engine Engine, Diesel Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Energy Production T&E Power Producing Equipment

Production place

Lincoln Lincolnshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Industrial Heritage Technology

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