Really cool finding this video, I'm doing natural gas research at the Colorado State University Powerhouse which has an operational 4-cylinder Cooper GMV used for testing new concepts to improve efficiency and emissions. Amazing how this technology has held up for so long and engineers are still finding ways to make them better.
Well, I’m sold. I don’t know what I’m going to do with it, but I sure want one! The saying “they don’t make them like they used to” is no idle statement. It is true, almost universally so.
Thank you very much for this video! I am constantly amazed how well these units have aged. From jet-cells to high pressure fuel injection, they are still meeting stricter emissions. A true tribute to the engineers who designed these so long ago.
Your exactly right Rainking1261. We have an engine that will turn over 400,000 hours some time early next year. It was set in 1958 and with modern improvements is a better engine today then it was 60 years ago. But it all started with excellent engineering and workmanship. Keep watching there is more to come.
I'ld love to know the production date of this video. I know the GMVs were produced as early as 1944, and have been licensed for production by several countries around the world. According to the ASME site:"The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and the Soviet Union all produced GMV compressors, with more than 4,500 total being produced. The GMV compressor was valued for its superior safety, reliability, and cost of operation when compared to other compressors. Some of the machines produced in the 1940s are still operating full-time." In fact, I've heard that there are still 6,500 GMVs running today.
I have a 1958 Cooper LS that lacks 2400 hours before it will turn over 400,000 hours. Probably some time in March. We are planning a cookout and inviting the old timers when it turns over. I am working on a video story of that engine.I have some vintage pictures of the factory where it was made and collected other photos I think it will be pretty cool!
Really cool finding this video, I'm doing natural gas research at the Colorado State University Powerhouse which has an operational 4-cylinder Cooper GMV used for testing new concepts to improve efficiency and emissions. Amazing how this technology has held up for so long and engineers are still finding ways to make them better.
Well, I’m sold. I don’t know what I’m going to do with it, but I sure want one! The saying “they don’t make them like they used to” is no idle statement. It is true, almost universally so.
Thank you very much for this video! I am constantly amazed how well these units have aged. From jet-cells to high pressure fuel injection, they are still meeting stricter emissions. A true tribute to the engineers who designed these so long ago.
Your exactly right Rainking1261. We have an engine that will turn over 400,000 hours some time early next year. It was set in 1958 and with modern improvements is a better engine today then it was 60 years ago. But it all started with excellent engineering and workmanship. Keep watching there is more to come.
I would like to see starting a Cooper with AIR, Then adding gas. I love these old gas motors and compressors. ♡
I'ld love to know the production date of this video. I know the GMVs were produced as early as 1944, and have been licensed for production by several countries around the world. According to the ASME site:"The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and the Soviet Union all produced GMV compressors, with more than 4,500 total being produced. The GMV compressor was valued for its superior safety, reliability, and cost of operation when compared to other compressors. Some of the machines produced in the 1940s are still operating full-time." In fact, I've heard that there are still 6,500 GMVs running today.
They are a good engine. We are still running some and they very dependable.
Hello few commenters, I'm looking for other videos like this relating to gas compression. Vintage is great. Anyone know of any?
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I have a 1958 Cooper LS that lacks 2400 hours before it will turn over 400,000 hours. Probably some time in March. We are planning a cookout and inviting the old timers when it turns over. I am working on a video story of that engine.I have some vintage pictures of the factory where it was made and collected other photos I think it will be pretty cool!