SPECIAL BUILD
12th May 2011, Page 36
12th May 2011
Page 36
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Scammell engineers probably later regretted not fitting a tilt cab to the Crusader, although they argued its original Detroit two-stroke primarily needed access to ancillaries mounted at the front of the engine. To ensure this was possible, a swinging radiator was incorporated so that within seconds the grille could be raised and the radiator swung out of the way so the front of the engine was totally exposed. This proved of great benefit when the later Rolls-Royce Eagle was fitted, as this engine was apparently prone to shedding belts.
The Scammell design team also put a lot of effort into the Crusader’s suspension system with a view to making the maintenance of it a lot easier.
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