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.
Display Status
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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
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