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Re: Brush AC Generator
What is the age and size of the alternator? I have had experience on a 1973 7KW unit coupled to an SR2 engine as a Start-o-matic If it is this sort of age, I know my way round it pretty well. In the...
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Re: Vintage Rally singer question
Thanks Martin. Just hearing the name was enough. His site is Dave Croft Warrington England http://www.doctorbusker.com/frames/index.html
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Re: Bodelwyddan Photos
"Mark Drake" wrote Nice photos. Good to see a range of pics as well as some interesting engine photos. When I clicked on the first picture, my Real One player activated, but did not find anything to...
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Dynamo
Seeing as its all gone quiet I'll throw in a puzzle from a non computerised chum. Dynamo coupled to a Pelapone c1925 (thus made in Yorks). No markings on the dynamo except F and Co Ltd and elsewhere a...
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Cumbria Steam Flookburg
Is anyone on the newsgroup going to this superb rally? I will be there but not showing engines this time. It is a bit far North for most people but it is near the lake district for weekend visitors....
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Thurlow Rally
Hi All Anyone in contact with the organisers of this rally? I heard it is to be the last one, as the venue is due for re-development. I could have an alternative venue for next year, 6 miles down the...
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The Things we do...
One of the distractions I've had over the past few weeks is the repair of a broken Alto Clarinet for one of our directors. It was bought over from the 'States with a known broken coupling in the body,...
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Major injuries
Learning of John Hamminck's recent experience made me sit down and think back a while... I knew there was a reason for not wearing rings (despite my married status) - I have witnessed two finger...
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Generator Switchboards and meter repairs
One of the things I have collecting parts for, is a set of generator switchboards to go with two or three of the generators that I have accumulated over the years,ready for the day when I need a load...
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Tallington Show
We trogged over to Tallington this morning, partially so we could have a look in Stamford on the way back for bookshops, but we hoped to see Brian Dominic in the announcer's cabin and have a look...
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A Lesson to be learned!!!
My good friend, John Hammink has just had a nasty experience with his engine. He has given me permission to post his letter & photo,s to the list as a reminder to us all of how careful we should be....
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Crankshaft Endfloat.
Can anyone give me advise as to what to set the crankshaft end-float on a 2HP Rosebery Vertical. John W Greenhill South Australia
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Reminiscing
Gentlemen, Just reading about Chris Crocker-White and his engine has reminded me of my first engine a "Lister D". It was bought as a runner but needed work so took it home and put in the garage on two...
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Just got home from the Boconnoc steam fair
Saw a nice Amanco chore boy, driving a matching Amanco pump, was very nice, i've seen it in SE mag before. Couple of other nice engines. Pics coming later. :) Regards Chris
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Calling all Petter M experts
I have bought a 1934 1.5 hp Petter M (you remember, the one on Ebay with the serial no plate held on with cross head screws yuk!). Anyway, more out of interest, I mailed him to find out what he really...
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