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An English [[cylinder-head]] specialist, whose pioneering work on four-valve combustion | An English [[cylinder-head]] specialist, whose pioneering work on four-valve [[combustion chamber]]s inspired generations of engineers. At [[Joe Petrali]]'s suggestion, he was brought in to develop [[Harley-Davidson]]'s eight-valve racer for 1915. [[Walter Davidson]] refused at first, faced with the cost of Ricardo's steamship ticket and his fee, but relented when Petrali reminded him that $25,000 had already been spent on the eight-valve. Ricardo duly worked his magic and the bike was transformed into a race winner. Less successful was the [[side-valve]] Model A 21ci (350cc) single that [[Harry Ricardo]] had had a hand in and which had a tendency to seize if ridden hard for any length of time. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 24 November 2010
An English cylinder-head specialist, whose pioneering work on four-valve combustion chambers inspired generations of engineers. At Joe Petrali's suggestion, he was brought in to develop Harley-Davidson's eight-valve racer for 1915. Walter Davidson refused at first, faced with the cost of Ricardo's steamship ticket and his fee, but relented when Petrali reminded him that $25,000 had already been spent on the eight-valve. Ricardo duly worked his magic and the bike was transformed into a race winner. Less successful was the side-valve Model A 21ci (350cc) single that Harry Ricardo had had a hand in and which had a tendency to seize if ridden hard for any length of time.