The Rootes 54 Cu In. Light Alloy Engine and Transaxle Unit - Design and Development

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kuzmicki, Leo, author.

Conference Name:

1967 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1967-01-09 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

The design and development of a 54 cu inches single overhead camshaft aluminum engine and transaxle for a rear engined vehicle is described. Weight consideration and required performance resulted in the adaption of a light alloy construction. A brief description of the low pressure die casting method is included, and production advantages of both low and high pressure die casting are covered. Constructional considerations in achieving a compact unit are highlighted

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Publisher Number:

670003

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Restricted for use by site license