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3. Slow combustion gives low fuel comsumption, low maximum combustion pressure, absence of smoke, lack of detonation, shockless operation, quick "pick-up" and smootb idling. 4. In general, this method of combus- tion renders the engine less sensitive to variations in fuel oil characteristics, allowing it to operate smoothly and satis- factorily with any good grade of diesel oil. The fuel injection equipment is of the Bosch type with an individ- ual fuel pump for each cylinder and a spray valve which enters the side of each spherical combustion chamber. Direct combustion oc- curs in this chamber which is off- set from the center line of the cyl- inder and is entirely surrounded by water jacketing. This results in lower operating temperatures of valves, pistons, piston rings and cylinder liners, complete combus- tion and advantageous lubrication conditions. The offset position of the com- bustion chamber and the elimina- tion of a central vertical spray nozzle, permits the use of a large single exhaust and a single inlet valve for each cylinder. The use of two valves, instead of four, sim- plifies the valve gear and allows a shorter and more compact cylin- der block, as well as more space for cooling water to circulate where it is most needed. Engine frame design incor- porates new features which are ex- clusive with De La Vergne. The engine frame is a single rigid cast- ing designed to obviate the neces- sity for through bolts or tie rods. This method of construction makes possible a very rigid and compact cylinder block casting. Crankshaft bearing supports are attached to the engine frame. This arrangement, together with pre- |
 Underframe and Sub-Base Assembly.  A Truck Complete with Motors, Air Brake Cylinders and Brake Rigging.  Locomotive with Entire Hood Removed, Showing Accessibility of All Parts of Engine and Electrical Equipment. |