KillJoy Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Pretty cool! KillJoy PS - I have no clue how to embed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Confused as hell... Sweet as hell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 that is freakin sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Woah... Thats different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radial_engine Basically an airplane style engine. The radial engine is a reciprocating type internal combustion engine configuration in which the cylinders point outward from a central crankshaft like the spokes on a wheel. This configuration was very commonly used in large aircraft engines before most large aircraft started using turbine engines. Smaller aircraft have almost always used inline or opposed type engines. In a radial engine the pistons are connected to the crankshaft with a master-and-articulating-rod assembly. One piston has a master rod with a direct attachment to the crankshaft. The remaining pistons pin their connecting rods attachments to rings around the edge of the master rod (see animation). Four-stroke radials always have an odd number of cylinders per row, so that a consistent every-other-piston firing order can be maintained, providing smooth operation. Most radial engines use overhead poppet valves driven by pushrods and lifters on a cam plate which is concentric with the crankshaft. A few engines utilize sleeve valves instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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