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A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Tony Griffiths - 22-12-2022
This appeared on Facebook, posted by Brian Marsh, an ex-Austin apprentice https://www.facebook.com/groups/8069487412/user/100009950834550
It was the second of two drawings, the other being an Austin 10 engine converted to marine use and drawn by his father.
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - John Cornforth - 22-12-2022
Hi
The first one looks vaguely familiar, maybe in Bryan Purve's 'Source Book' ? The example you have posted is much better resolution.
I have never seen the second one before
Both of them look to be a labour of love !
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Dave Mann - 22-12-2022
it looks like plate 1017 on page 405 of the Source book
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Mike Costigan - 22-12-2022
David Howe has provided another cut-away view of the Ruby, this from an October 1934 issue of The Motor:
1934 Oct Ruby Cut Away Motor.JPG (Size: 166.01 KB / Downloads: 292)
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Peter Naulls - 23-12-2022
I had a copy of Tony's Ruby drawing 50 ish years ago, I believe it was a loose leaf insert from one of the handbooks, either Nicholson or Pitman's. Whether it came from there originally seems doubtful.
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Nick Salmon - 23-12-2022
Had to smile when I looked at the forum on my mobile this morning. I thought this thread might be about the discovery of a mysterious group of bearded weirdos doing odd things to old cars. Oh, hang on...
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RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Robert Leigh - 23-12-2022
I find it very interesting to see the double lever system for engaging the starter shaft. Previously I was unaware of this mechanism inside the chain housing of marine engines. I first saw one in use on my late uncles boat on the Thames in 1953.
RE: A previously unknown section drawing of a Mk1 Ruby? - Dave Mann - 24-12-2022
I knew that there was something familiar about that engine, a lot of our ships had them in the lifeboats.