Engine: Skandia engine 5 hp model 31 B

Object detail

Description

Skandia 5 horsepower engine, model 31 B. Swedish manufacturer. A hot bulb oil engine, with a brass kerosene blow lamp attached as a starting method. Main body of engine is cast iron painted grey. Fitted with an external oil reservoir and pump with four tubes to lubrication point. The crankshaft has a large external flywheel, a large exhaust pipe painted is open to the air for the engine exhaust. These engines were often found on Scandinavian fishing boats.

Accession number

1991.97

Museum System ID

182

Collection type

Objects

Classification

Engine, Watercraft

Maker and role

Skandia: Manufacturer

Media/Materials

Cast iron
Brass: Fuel tank

Measurement details

3D objects (HxWxD): H 1310 x W 1170 x D 725mm

Production place and notes

Sweden, Europe

On display?

On display

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Object type

Objects

Subject category

Engineering Maritime Trades & Professions Petrol Engines Technology

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