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Hispano Suiza V8
Vixen:
--- Quote from: Roger B on July 23, 2024, 07:12:40 PM ---Not in my range, but I always thought Hispano Suiza was such a lovely name, much like the Minerva Land Rovers :)
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Hello Roger,
Hispano-Suiza was not only a lovely name but their luxury cars also carried what was probably the most elegant hood ornament ever made. The ornament, above the radiator cap, was in the form of a stork, the symbol of the French province of Alsace.
Beautiful, but little consideration given to pedestrian safety
Mike
Art K:
Mike,
It would be tempting if a Cord 810-812 Lycoming V8 wasn't already on my bucket list.
Art
Zephyrin:
not many of us buy a car for the radiator cap these days...
famous artists of the “art deco” era created many of these mascot caps, which are much sought-after and copied today.
ddmckee54:
Vixen:
Silly question, but did any of that literature explain why the oil pan/sump was so deep on that engine? I can't think of any good reason other than keeping the oil pump fed when the engine was at various angles when climbing and diving.
Don
Vixen:
--- Quote from: ddmckee54 on July 25, 2024, 03:16:11 PM ---Vixen:
Silly question, but did any of that literature explain why the oil pan/sump was so deep on that engine? I can't think of any good reason other than keeping the oil pump fed when the engine was at various angles when climbing and diving.
Don
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Hello Don,
I believe you are quite correct in your assumption. The deep wet sump would ensure continuous oil pick up in steep (45*) climbs and dives. Centrifugal force would feed the oil to the pump during barrel rolls and loops. Best to not fly inverted for too long. :thinking:
By the way, the winner was Ron. The literature is already winging it's way to California.
Mike :drinking-41:
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