"Mobile Site" “The engine really is a piece of art.” was one of the comments we received on the day says CAMS owner Tony Wytenburg. if (document.cookie.match(/(^|;)\s*is_mobile=1/)) {
//-->, The transfer ports, which were a row of holes drilled near the base of the cylinder, The fuel traveled from the fuel tank to the “Tampier” valve, or fine mixture control valve, to an inlet in the crankshaft and along a copper tube to a spray nozzle situated just inside the crankcase, RPM was controlled by means of a selector switch that connected to the drive unit on the back of the engine and ran off of the accessory drive gear, In order to keep the engine running smoothly on reduced power settings, it was necessary for the selector switch to cut out. The engine is now mounted up on its test rig and we are working on building and assembling the test equipment. It is based on a Sopwith Pup prop and it represents a beautiful amalgam of craftsmanship and engineering. We had the engine and prop on display at the recent Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Flying Day and drew considerable attention. New production, period correct rotary engines complement the Sopwith WW1 aeroplane kits. //