Updated: 25-Aug-2020
In 1983 a 37 hp engine of this brand was installed on the Questor Omni Weld aircraft.
From Appendix 9: It is not certain that it is the Global Machine but we leave an open door to this possibility.
-With this name there is a 1/2 VW (half Volkswagen) of which we have got a photo with an open crank.
“Global 1/2 Volkswagen”
-The crankshaft is cut to the root after the 3rd bearing. In other words, the crankpin between the 3rd and 4th antifriction bearings of the crankcases is missing.
-As these are maintained, the holes in the cylinder bases must be covered with a lid.
-It seems that the camshaft remains whole. It is a system similar to Mosler.
From Appendix 11: We have information that before Mosler, Global Machine Tool (US) made half VW engines. Later Mosler continued making these same engines with the system and the material of GMT.
Engines of GLOBAL MACHINE TOOL CO
Model: Half VW
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