Sorry to hear of your medical problems. The tensioner location is a good indicator of rotation. If it is on the left, the rotation is probably clockwise as are most automotive engines. If on the right, it is probably counter-clockwise, matching the rotation of some marine engines, Covairs, etc. I'm pretty well fixed for the parts I need now but maybe somebody else on here may be interested.

 

It will clean up pretty. Model 32-A. Never seen one with 2 barrel solex's. Spins fine. #ad


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I think the Latham can be reversed by flipping the rotors and stator.

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I've heard that too but I didn't have the stones to try it

 

It’s only a machine, it can’t out think you. Any way, should not be hard to figure out the rotation, just belt it up to an electric motor and see which way you gotta spin it to get air to blow out.

 

Yes, which publication is that article from?

 

This one.

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How old is the O.Ps Latham ? I doubt that they’ve changed any. He can still belt it up to an electric motor and see which way it has to turn to blow air.

 

I now have two Lathams and won't be doing anything soon with the first one as the second one I obtained is much better suited for my purposes and came with all the pulleys and two belts. Also has the original instructions including a Latham decal. I also managed to find a copy of the June 1959 Motor Trend magazine that it was reported to be the test mule for.

 

In my book it says that Latham was bought out by a racer in California and he was gonna go into production. Maybe there’s something current on the web about it.

 

Norman Latham did sell the company. They no longer service the old models

https://www.axialflow.com/history.htm

 

Here’s what my book says.

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Thank you.

 

You’re welcome, the preceding chapter mentioned just described what it was and who made it, sounds like you could add injectors and a thrust cone in the end and have a jet engine ! lol.

 

Just one more "OLD GUY" on here. I have/bought a Latham from Richard Paul back in 85. Have still, most all parts except correct idler setup/ Grooved drive/belt, manifold, etc. Will attempt to install on 428 Pontiac motor we built FOR the unit, back in late eighties. Email is [email][email protected][/email] if anyone cares to converse. Moved from RI to FL 3 yrs ago and have mechanical contacts at both locations. Motor was/is 8.1 compression, for that unit to be used on. Want to get to it, not for speed but for curiosity effect displaying the car. . THANX PONYAKKEN

 

Car is a 1967 GTO (real goat) convertible. Modified front end suspension to: H-O mags specs for GTO beatin a Porsche on handling. Works like a real road course car. Motor: 1969 Pontiac 428 bored 0.060 which makes it 439ci, Ross pistons, 8.1 compression w/"670" (casting) geads, 2.11/1.77 valves, mild cam (put together in 85 so can't even remember which make cam) (Hay; gimmee a break, at 76 I am lucky to remember anything.) Threaded studs, roller rockers, Dual disc Mcleod clutch, Nash street five speed ande 9" Ford rear w/3.28 and 31 spline axles. We blew up the 12 bolt on very first test run years ago and ordered/put in a Currie enterprises rear made for the GM A-body, with disc brakes. SOOOO I gutta at least get the Latham ON and in the car before I DIE. Not for speed, as I said (those days are gone, well almost, drove the Richrad Petty cars at Daytona twice last year, still a thrill). I really just wanna show of at the cruise nites and have all the youngsters say "WHAT'S THAT ON TOP OF THE MOTOR", HEH HEH !!

 

Hello LAROKE, feelin my way around this site attempting to respond, about my post and LATHAM. Latham is still owned by Richard Paul (He bought the rights back in the 80's). He is now AXIALFLOW.COM, making smaller units. I had a few converstions with him back then and NOT since he changed production units. His site gives a short history and his use of the unit as it is now. Thought you might like to visit his site and see it. THANX, KEN