Taipan Tyro 1.9 cc Diesel

First run of this Taipan Tyro 1.9 cc since it was boxed up at the factory in 1973 or 1974. A Taipan Nylon 8 x 4 propeller is fitted. It is set very rich and under-compressed in this video. The Taipan Tyro was a diesel produced for a number of years in the early to mid 1970’s by Australian engine manufacturer, Gordon Burford & Co. An inexpensive sport diesel engine often purchased by beginners, it was easy to handle, yet quite powerful for its weight. Design wise, it is a conventional