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. Boy, oh boy - - wouldn't ya love to show up for one of the week-end affairs with one of these - - - talk about attracting the techno-junkies in the group. I wonder if a example of even the engine still might exist - - - somewhere? More interesting information here: http://theoldmotor.com/?tag=eagle-macomber-car-company The rotary engine used in these cars was not unlike that of the English North-Lucas cars. .
That looks like a swashplate engine, much like modern hydrostatic drive pumps and motors - though it seems to be inverted, so the cylinder assembly rotates. I suppose that allows air-cooling without a fan; either way it would have created a lot of sealing/plumbing/heat issues to save the weight of a flywheel! That said, such unadulterated engineering insanity always brings a smile to my face.
Have we had Paul Arzens on this thread? This seems familiar. No, it's the Extinct Makes thread I remember. Alas, this thing ended up as an electric. There seems to be some confusion as to whether it began that way or with a 125cc IC engine.
Interesting cars ^^^^. Do the clubs mostly run hill climbs and small closed circuits? Any touring? Gary When I saw this photo I thought, man, that's a really nice shape. But the next image revealed it wasn't so handsome coming at you, eh? Only a mother could love that view!
"Mrs Jo Jo" supercharged Austin Seven special: The supercharger may be seen here: By the way, look at the interesting front axle set-up on this Seven special: I have a much older photograph of the same car in the same situation from the same angle, in a book. Interesting photos here: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/austinsevenracing/pool/
Dawie and Rich Great set of photos, and link. Gotta love guys (and gals) that race little cars with rubber crankshafts Herb Interesting photos here: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/austinsevenracing/pool/[/QUOTE]
. Wow - - A Gaggle of J.A.P.s: Whatta build. Awesome start to a fun project I'd think. Looks like there's enough room to add at least another engine. A "V-10" would maybe be a first, and sure pose some serious synchronization problems (not that four of the wee beasties won't). I'm unfamiliar with the J.A.P. twins - - - so can someone explain the differing sparkplug locations-head configurations? Different models perhaps (of the same basic engine)? .
I don't, but while we're on the subject ... I really think the HAMB needs a thread on specials. It needs to be launched thoroughly, though, lest some argue convincingly that specials are OT.
Hmmm. JAPs are 50° V-twins, so the classic ideal-included-angle formula of 720°/number of cylinders doesn't work. I can't visualize a V14.4, but a V14 might be close enough.
So,this J.A.P. appearsd to be the SECOND of TWO J.A.P. V-8s built.This one going into the special you see here.
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