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The Elbridge Engine Company of Rochester, New York built light-weight, two-cycle marine engines. Several were sold to builders of aircraft such as Curtiss and Farman types between 1908 and 1910. In particular, they were used by flying schools to teach amateur pilots.

Two cycle engines were not used very long because of high fuel consumption, and were replaced by reliable four-cycle engines within a few years. Elbridge engines were unique in having an unlimited warranty on manufacturing defects.

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Object Details
Date 1910 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Elbridge Engine Company (Rochester, New York)
 Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, In-line, 3 cylinders, water-cooled, two-stroke cycle Horsepower: 22 - 34 kW (30 - 45 hp) at 1,400 rpm Displacement: 3.70 L (226 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 117.48 mm (4.625 in) x 114.30 mm (4.5 in) Weight (wet): 68.1 kg (150 lb) Dimensions 3-D: 81.3 × 31.8 × 51.4cm, 68kg (32 × 12 1/2 × 20 1/4 in., 150lb.)
Support: 69.9 × 71.1 × 54.6cm (27 1/2 in. × 28 in. × 21 1/2 in.)
 Materials Metal
 Inventory Number A19560077000 Credit Line Gift of William D. Parker. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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