Cinderellas of the fleet . of the Standardengine which, more than any other thing, made for the success ofthe Chasers. The manipulation of a small hand lever was sufficientto start the huge motors in either direction. To reverse the direc-tion of rotation the cams were shifted by means of another smalllever and the air applied just as in starting previously, although thiswas seldom necessary because of the fact that in almost every casethe motors reverse on the spark alone. And then there was the vacuum-controlled vaporizer which wasdesigned to regulate automatically the mixture of gasoline an
Cinderellas of the fleet . of the Standardengine which, more than any other thing, made for the success ofthe Chasers. The manipulation of a small hand lever was sufficientto start the huge motors in either direction. To reverse the direc-tion of rotation the cams were shifted by means of another smalllever and the air applied just as in starting previously, although thiswas seldom necessary because of the fact that in almost every casethe motors reverse on the spark alone. And then there was the vacuum-controlled vaporizer which wasdesigned to regulate automatically the mixture of gasoline and airat all engine speeds by means of a shutter which swings over thesprayer nozzles, uncovering just the right number for any givencondition of running. The external circulating water system, themake-and-break ignition, the easy accessibility of the parts andtheir sturdy design also were points to which may be attributedthe success of the engines in the hands of boys, many of whom, it THE CIXDKRELLAS C)l llll: i-LEET 161. Part of the erecting floor at the Standard shops. may tritthfully be said, hadnt even a speaking acquaintance with aflivver l)efore the war. The pioneer work of this able mind brought a wonderfttl successand reputation to the Standard organization, although at a greatexpense and consequent sacrifice of profit. In the long run, how-ever, it was found that industrially and economically the Companyhad built on a sound basis. The factories in Jersey City, NewJersey, gradually were built up to be the largest in the marinegasoline engine industry liy as efficient, loyal and capable men asever were brought together—men who believed fully in the productand its ultimate success, men loyal not only in the office anddraughting room but right down the line to the least skilled mechanic,and all proud to be known as members of the organization, andconscious of its prestige. Backed with this product and this spirit, the company carriedon through the years of general depre
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