Carburetor goes on the end, the plate bolts to the firewall.
| LeRhone 80 |
| The motor was originally designed in France
and named after the Rhone River. This unit was made in the U.S.A. through the Bureau of Aircraft Production by Union Switch & Signal Co. in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1917. It is classified as a Revolving motor. The crankshaft is attached to the aeroplane and the motor revolves around it with the propeller. It is rated for 80 HP at 1200 R.P.M. There are 9 cylinders of 105 mm bore and 140 mm stroke. Displacement is 667 cubic inches with a compression ratio of 4.8 |
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| Side view on the aeroplane | Front |
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| Propeller end | Crankshaft end Carburetor goes on the end, the plate bolts to the firewall. |
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| Prop shaft off | Cam ring |
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| First cylinder off | All cleaned and inspected |
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| Main bearing assembly | Bearings installed with crankcase and crankshaft |
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| Pistons and connecting rods | Connecting rods installed |
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| Cylinder assemblies ready | Pistons and cylinders going together |
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| Cam and follower assembly | Valve linkage parts |
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| Intake tubes | All assembled |
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| Oil pump parts | Assembled oil pump |
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| Throttle parts | Throttle assembly |
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| Finished engine | Ready to install on the aeroplane |