Lorenz Stationary Engine

The Lorenz company was founded in 1882 to produce and repair agricultural machinery in Kromeriz, Moravia, which was ruled under the Habsburg Monarchy.

The company survived the change of government to democratic republic in 1918 and the German occupation beginning in 1938. When the Communists gained power in 1948, Lorenz' buildings were seized and the machinery and manufacturing rights were transferred elsewhere.

This engine was built circa 1920. It produces three horsepower. Speed is regulated by stopping the primary intake valve. When the engine slows, the cam moves under the follower, allowing the valve to open. The secondary intake valve is then opened by atmospheric pressure. When it opens, its stem pulls open a third valve, which allows fuel to flow into the air stream.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• lorenz
• stationary
• engine
• gasoline
• fuel
• motor
• communist
• soviet
• czechoslovakia
• hendrik
• sideshaft
• flywheel
• governor
• oiler
• sparkplug

[rustyironrob]

This is a really old video, but Arnie needs Lorenz videos for his registry. Besides, every time I give him a new piece of data, it sets his project back by another six months :-)

[douro20]

I wonder which are more common; these engines or L. Benz engines.

[MrGotsquashed]

I hope the preservation and documentation of these old engines never dies.

[Bidone1967]

Nice engine. I like the Lorenz engines.

Last year i can film one of this engines.

[steamwally]

Loveley old Hit & Miss, looks and sounds amazing! These are one of my favourite old engines : )