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Extraordinary. Was it ever used commercially?
A very large sump!
A very large sump!
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That was what caught my attention but I became so engrossed I forgot itNewcastleFalcon wrote: 14 Nov 2019, 22:09 Nice to see the old starting handle in action![]()
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white exec wrote: 14 Nov 2019, 22:11 Extraordinary. Was it ever used commercially?
A very large sump!
A V12 aircooled that according to the comments was for commercial vehicles, forestry principally.
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Heck - used in anger, that must have been quite some power source. Wonder how cleanly it ran when new?
At least that V12 was a bit better fastened down than the V8...
At least that V12 was a bit better fastened down than the V8...
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Now that's just showing off, Steve!
Presumably the starter motor is on a vehicle of its own...
Presumably the starter motor is on a vehicle of its own...
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A bit different to the old films when 'Paddy' the ship's engineer pops from the engine room with a screwdriver and an oil can in hand, "OK Captain I've fixed the shaft bearings, full speed ahead." 

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A long line of engines, developed for heavy trucks and used in German Armoured cars during WW2myglaren wrote: 14 Nov 2019, 22:19white exec wrote: 14 Nov 2019, 22:11 Extraordinary. Was it ever used commercially?
A very large sump!
A V12 aircooled that according to the comments was for commercial vehicles, forestry principally.
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This is a "Way good" motor...
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Lunatic Swedes at it again
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Looks bleedin' dangerous to me.
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Probably why they think it is fun.
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But what could possibly go wrong ?
