So, I tried to post this morning and again my message disappeared.
A second brief message was posted successfully. I do not understand what I am doing to create such confusion.
So I'll try and (again, 3rd time) post an introduction.
My name is Ted (proper name Edward, but only when I was naughty as a kid was I called by my full name:cry:).
I live in the south of Tasmania, 40km south of the capital, Hobart, and most of you will know that Tasmania is the island state of Australia, south of Melbourne.
I am a retired fruitgrower, with a life long interest in engines and machinery. These days I am an active member of a local vintage machinery group. I am not a mechanic, and I have no military background. I had 4 uncles (Dad's brothers ) fight in both WWI and WWII, two never came home, but I have a strong empathy (correct word?) for those who have fought for our countries, and those that still do.
I must admit to not having a particularly strong interest in military vehicles and machinery.:shocking:(Wash that man's mouth out, Court Marshall him, have him drummed out of the regiment!!) So why am I here?
My interest in the vintage engines has taken me to the opposed piston two stroke design. These are engines that have no cylinder head, and two pistons in each cylinder. The pistons meet head to head to create the compression required. They are very efficient. I have several of these engines, including the well known Rootes TS3, also Junkers (2) and Krupp.
However, I have recently acquired a Rolls Royce K60 6 cylinder OP engine which I believe were built especially for the British Army, used in tanks and other fighting vehicles.
I need to learn a lot more about this engine , and your Forum seems like just the place!
I will send a picture shortly.
Thanks agin to those who gave me encouraging messages of welcome.
Tedly