Aero Engine Valve Assembly, Aircraft Radial Engine Valve, C1940

Historical information

Item was found at a Japanese aircraft crash site on Nauru Island 1975

Significance

Indicate Japanese manufacturing level during WW11. The porcelain head on the valve is unusual and difficult to match to steel.

Physical description

Valve fitted with spring and porcelain valve head.Slight bend in valve stem due to impact damage.

Inscriptions & markings

None

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