Gnome Rotary Aero Engine 
View of all the parts made so far
View of all the parts made so far
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Cams, crankshaft and bearing housing
Cams, crankshaft and bearing housing
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View of crankshaft in crankcase
View of crankshaft in crankcase
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View showing prop boss,cam box,crankcase and cylinder liners with spare liner.
View showing prop boss,cam box,crankcase and cylinder liners with spare liner.
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Drilling and spot facing the cam follower mounting holes
Drilling and spot facing the cam follower mounting holes
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The connecting rods attached to the centre bearing. The rod at the top is fixed and does not swivel like the other eight and acts as the master rod.
The connecting rods attached to the centre bearing. The rod at the top is fixed and does not swivel like the other eight and acts as the master rod.
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Push rod and rocker for exhaust valve
Push rod and rocker for exhaust valve
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Cams and followers for exhaust valves
Cams and followers for exhaust valves
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Front view
Front view
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Front view
Front view
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Rear view showing commutator ring
Rear view showing commutator ring
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View of the ignition contacts which connect to an electronic ignition circuit via the black socket at the bottom.The returning HT lead  is connected to the insulated brass stud at the top.
View of the ignition contacts which connect to an electronic ignition circuit via the black socket at the bottom.The returning HT lead is connected to the insulated brass stud at the top.
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