Hello everybody
This afternoon I received photos from Mr. Bailly, a faithful Quanthomme experimenter, who was able to go to La Ferté Allais. Happy man
The engine in question is relatively "current", it comes from a known manufacturer of agricultural machinery: International Harvester, Chicago. And not from England as I had been told.
Two copies are on display, one almost identical to "mine", the other in operation but apparently showing slight variations.
A copy (incomplete) is also for sale.
If you don't know where to go tomorrow, it's still possible.
It is worth the trip considering the quality of the machines on display.
Personally I get angry at not being able to move ...
Part of the information I passed on is correct, alas for the 100% water operation
The exhibitor who runs his engine starts it with petrol, then switches to kerosene with the addition of water. This person was aware of the rumor surrounding this engine, but was never able to run it with 100% water. If the oil supply is cut, the engine stops.
However, adding water makes the engine much quieter.
it should be charged to find out if the power is also increased.
I am preparing a document which recapitulates the operation. After approval by my new "informant", I will put this new document online.
Let this not discourage us in this quest for the energetic grail.
In the absence of the hoped-for scoop, here is at least one additional example to add to Christophe's long dossier on water injection, as a solution "proven" for a long time by manufacturers.