New Engines Have Novel Lubrication Systems

Abstract

KOHLER of Wisconsin, U.S.A., has doubled the number of models in its engine line from eight to sixteen. The five new cast iron vertical shaft engines are in the lower horsepower range—4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The three new horizontal shaft engines —4, 5 and 14 h.p., are four‐cycle, air‐cooled, cast iron engines of large bore, short stroke design. The major difference between the horizontal and vertical crankshaft engines is in the lubricating system. While the horizontal engines have “splash” systems, two different types of positive lubrication systems are used on the vertical shaft models. The system eliminates the need for a conventional oil pump. The KV101 engine is illustrated in Fig. 1 and a cutaway diagram in Fig. 2.

Citation

(1968), "New Engines Have Novel Lubrication Systems", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 20 No. 7, pp. 236-240. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052867