Diesel engine governors - GM series 71 limiting speed mechanical governor

Accession Number AWM2018.451.12
Collection type Film
Measurement 12 min
Object type Training and Technical films
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker Audio Productions Inc
Date made 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Period 1940-1949
Copyright

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Description

An American training film production for the US Navy. Australian Military Forces Directorate of Military Training film USC 265 from the RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Training Centre Command Library (copy 'A'). The three main assemblies and their functions, operation of the manual fuel control, and explains the action of the governor through low, intermediate and high-speed ranges. The principles shown apply to diesels generally.