Unusual/Interesting Engines/Motors

[mickthemaverick]

Seeing that reminded me that I came across this the other day but forgot to post it:

[myglaren]

This popped up earlier

[NewcastleFalcon]

Looking back over the thread, this from 1950's pioneers Rover hasn't had an outing as yet.

Whatever this video was about, it's in a style that I just lap up. It is a youtube video of course, but one from the vault of nostalgic gems and genuine attempts at education rather the know-it-all opinionated ranting, in-your-face click bait titles and loud audio tracks of much of the popularist content.

Yes two blokes in overalls assembling the Rover 1S60 compact gas turbine engine, and its subsequent use as a portable pump by a group of period-dressed firemen including a rather comical bit of hand cranking to wind up the engine.

Be bothered to have a look and make a comment, you may even enjoy every bit of it as I have. As you can see the video is only available to view on the youtube site itself. Click on the "watch on you tube" highlight shown or this link to view. (link https://youtu.be/Ow_hddEk8a0 )



Neil

[mickthemaverick]

Thanks Neil, I enjoyed that little bit of light entertainment before I get stuck into Rod Ismay's evidence today. The only real issue I can see with that engine is the noise, although the exhaust heat may have been a bit tricky to handle too!!

[Stickyfinger]

Killinger und Freund...a 600cc triple, made in 1935, Munich