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Bourke 30 Cubic Inch Engine Specifications as
claimed by Russell Bourke, inventor.
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Normally Aspirated, carburetor or fuel injected.
- Highly
efficient exhaust scavenging.
- High pressure
pre-charge from underneath piston to
- combustion
chamber during transfer cycle.
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True linear movement.
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Free Piston Engine
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No angularity of
moving parts.
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No piston side loading.
- Cylinders
sealed off from crankcase.
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Horizontally opposed twin cylinder, common plane.
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Mono Stroke, I.E. two directly opposed 2 stroke cylinders connected through one common/linear rod/yoke assembly.
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Two 135 degree power pulses per revolution. (See
Documentary)
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Valving : Ported .
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Balanced Precision Reverse Cam Effect Roller Crankshaft.
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High Horse Power To Weight Ratio.
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30 Cubic Inch 2 Cylinder Bourke Cycle Engine.
- Constant RPM
Stationary Power Plant.
- Potential Adiabatic
Operation @ Specific RPM Range.
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Test Fuel: Low Octane Gasoline, Coleman And 1-K.
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Weight: +/- 38 pounds.
- Aluminum
crankcase, cylinder castings and
pistons.
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Steel cylinder liners, connecting rods, yoke
plates, camshaft, wrist pins, bearings.
- 35 hp or more
@5,000 RPM.
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Estimated up to 5 HP Per Cubic Inch. (See
Documentary)
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Fuel Consumption: 1/4 pound or less of fuel per horse power hour.
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Carburetor or Fuel Injection.
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High RPM Ignition System.
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Multi Fuel Capable. I.E. Natural Gas, Propane, Low Octane Fuels.
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Tested Fuels: Gasoline, Bio Diesel, Fuel Oils, White
Gas, 1-K.
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Other Fuel Types Not Yet Tested.
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Exhaust Gas Temperature: 190° to 240° F!
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Exhaust Gas Components Resulting From Regular No Lead Gasoline: Carbon Dioxide & Water Vapor.
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Emission: Much Lower Than Normal PPM HC burning regular no-lead fuel.
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Compression ratio: 8:1 to 20:1
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Fuel Air Ratio: 30:1 to 50:1
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Exhaust System: Lightweight baffled aluminum
housings.
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Liquid or Air Cooled.
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Lubrication System: Internal Splash/Vacuum Type Oiling.
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Ignition System: Electronic Capacitive Discharge.
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Self Sustaining Pressure Ignition For Diesel Applications.
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BENEFITS:
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Could be used to power generators, pumps, hybrid
cars, boats, ultra-light aircraft, and many others! Your imagination is your only limit. Best use tested so far is constant
duty
applications.
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Highly Fuel Efficient.
- Environmentally
Friendly.
- Multiple Fuel
Capable.
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High HP To Weight Ratio.
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Capable Of Safe Constant Duty Operation.
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Very Low Fuel Consumption.
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No Emission Control Devices Needed.
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Simple Construction.
- Very Low Maintenance.
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Easy Overhaul.
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No Oil Changes Needed.
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