Are we confusing Crosley (American) with Crossley (British) ?
The American company did build cars for a short period in the late 40's
early 50's, but is mainly known for their radios. Their COBRA engine was
unique in that all the parts were stamped steel. It powered very small
sedans, a wagon, and finally the Hot Shot "roadster". I'm not aware of any
ties the COBRA engine has to Crosley's refrigerators, washing machines, and
radios.
Scott Christie
----- Original Message -----
From: <davidkellogg@hotmail.com>
To: <jan.eyerman@usa.net>; <bmounce@impop.bellatlantic.net>
Cc: <alpines@autox.team.net>; <volvos@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 10:39 PM
Subject: Re: Rootes Engines, and others
> Hello Jan, and Listers:
>
> Thanks for the information about the Rootes relationship to Coventry
> Climax' pumpers. You're right about the Crosley engine, too, but there's
> more! Crosley engines were also the staple of the refrigeration industry,
> providing power for the entire Thermo King fleet of refrigerated trucks
> until fairly recently. What's fun for me about the Crosley engine is its
> similarity to the Type 35 Bugatti engine: single overhead cam before
common
> implimentation, shaft-driven cam (with tower-enclosed shaft), integral
head
> and cylinder casting, inline water pump and generator, remarkably light
> weight for bhp output, and susceptible to high performance tweaking.
>
> Best, David
>
> 67 Ser V Racing Alpine
> (Currently rebuilding a Crosley engine for Jabro)
>
>
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