Opposed piston engine

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by nota

Forgive a slightly OT but the kinda-sorta similar 1953-on Tillings Stevens TS3 aka Commer Knocker engines sound ace

Hillman Car Club of South Australia – Commer TS3 Two Stroke Diesel Engine

YouTube - 1956 Commer C7 MkIII TS3 2-stroke

Even better sonics from this behemoth

YouTube - leyland l60 6 cylinder 12 piston engine (monster)

How come it's a 6 cylinder 12 piston engine...?

Either it's a 6 cylinder or a 12 cylinder. How can it be both?

[unclematt]

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

How come it's a 6 cylinder 12 piston engine...?

Either it's a 6 cylinder or a 12 cylinder. How can it be both?

Because each cylinder has 2 opposed pistons in it with the combustion occurring in between them and pushing them apart. So 6 cylinders would hold 12 pistons in this design of engine.

[pimento]

Too true, unclematt. Welcome to UCP, enjoy your stay.

[NSXType-R]

Originally Posted by unclematt

Because each cylinder has 2 opposed pistons in it with the combustion occurring in between them and pushing them apart. So 6 cylinders would hold 12 pistons in this design of engine.

Oh, I didn't know that opposed pistons go back that far.

Thanks.

[Matra et Alpine]

OVER 100 years old technology

[unclematt]

Now with the advent of direct injection technologies, this engine is poised to make a biger splash than it ever did in the past. As I stated earlier the new diesel opposed aviation engines are the envy of most pilots. I cannot wait to get my hands on one. I am even working on a version of my own, which incorporates a new design of crankshaft.

[ronbros]

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