engine, two stroke petrol

Two stroke petrol engine. A two cylinder, 2-stroke petrol engine of unusual design, where the petrol/air mixture is fed to each working cylinder. Combustion takes place in a 'bulb' chamber at the head of each cylinder which allows much smoother and more regular idling than is normal with a small two-cycle engine. This made it very suitable for slow speed fishing operations as it would idle smooth down to 120 rpm.

Object Details

ID: EQS0118
Collection: Machinery and fittings
Type: engine, two stroke petrol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Two-Stroke Engine Co
Date made: 1907 ?
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 571 mm x 660 mm x 559 mm