1 lunger diesel with adjustable pitch prop

Discussion in 'Diesel Engines' started by ben2go, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. ben2go
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    ben2go Boat Builder Wanna Be

    I saw a pic of an old 1 cylinder diesel with an adjustable pitch prop.Anyone know of a manufacture of these?The engine appeared to be from the 1920's or 30's.
     
  2. FAST FRED
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    I think Sabb and Bukh made them in the 60's.

    FF
     
  3. ben2go
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    Thanks.I'm considering 1 or 2 units,if I can find a matching pair,for a project I wanna build.Are the props manually adjustable on the go or oil pressure operated like an aircraft prop?
     
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    Hollow shafts and inner shafts move the gear to change the pitch
     
  5. ben2go
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    Ahhhhh.Now I understand how it works.Shaft in shaft set up.
     
  6. peter radclyffe
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    HUNDESTED INVENTED THEM I BELIEVE BUT WHAT ARE THEIR SMALLEST ENGINES, I DONT KNOW, NO NEED FOR A GEARBOX
     
  7. apex1

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    Hundested did not invent them, but make a very good quality CPP. Although not in that power range! Gori is the brand for such a small application.
    But you know that these engines you mentioned (SABB & BUKH) have a weight between 300 and 500 kg?
    Regards
    Richard
     
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    thank you for correcting me, how do you rate Gori engines & sterngear
     
  9. apex1

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    Gori does´nt make engines.
    The props are very good and reliable.
     
  10. peter radclyffe
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    these are folding props, are there any CPP for smaller craft
     

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