Western 200
Year 1932
Type B "Lay Shaft"
Engine:
2 Cylinder Propane/Natural gas engine
14,25" bore, 24" Stroke
Piston Displacement of 7655 cu. in
195 horsepower at 200 RPM
History:
The type B "Lay Shaft" Western engines were experimental, Only three of these engine were made two of which suffered from broken crankshafts which make this the only survivor. The engines were built on the 160 HP frames. They used a side shaft design instead of the normal long rocker arm exhaust and eccentric operated intake valves. This allowed for better valve timing and valve opening and closing control. They called it a "precision timed engine". This engine was used to power a ammonia compressor and a 3-phase alternator for Ontario Ice and Cold Storage in Ontario, Ca.
Below is The Manufactures test card for this engine.
