Ruston diesel engine

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Ruston diesel engine

About the sound

A four stroke single piston diesel engine manufactured by Ruston in Lincoln, England during the 1940s. These engines were commonly used in excavators and power shovels during the mid 20th century. This particular engine is believed to have been driving a winch on a boat.
Recorded at Jäders bruk
Engine Speed: 1500 rpm
Engine power: approximately 15 hp
Serial nr: 318305
Cast iron nr: 6W19
dB: 80

Sound recordist: Torsten Nilsson
Photographer: Torsten Nilsson
Video recordist: Torsten Nilsson

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