Kinner K-5
The 1929 Kinner K-5 was produced by the
Kinner Airplane & Motor Corporation in Glendale, California
The model K-5 is a five cylinder radial air-cooled four-cycle engine.
It is rated at 90 horsepower by the United States Department of Commerce
and manufactured under Approved Type Certificate Number 3.
At 1900 R.P.M. it develops 115 horsepower at sea level.
The bore is 4 1/4 inches and stroke is 5 1/4 inches making the total
piston displacement 372 cubic inches with a compression ratio of 5.0 to 1.
The engine weighs 268 pounds less propeller, hub and accessories.
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| Previously overhauled 20 years ago?? | |
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| 2 cylinders removed | One left |
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| Then there were none | Cams and gears |
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| Removing nose case | Inside the crankcase |
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| All the parts in a pile | All parts reconditioned and ready to assemble |
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| Installing rear main bearing | Pressing in front main bearing |
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| Crankshaft and connecting rods installed | Crankcase front housing installed |
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| Cams and magneto drive gears installed | Crankcase rear cover installed |
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| Oil pump installed | Magnetos installed |
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| Cylinders ready to assemble | #1 cylinder installed |
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| Finished rear view | Finished front view |
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| Mounted on the aeroplane | |