4"Burrell single crank compound traction engine

[Admiral_dk]

You came very close to have to "re-model" the garden "wall" in order to get it in and out, but you succeeded nicely so far 

A very beautiful "model" (the size isn't quite model in my book, though it is scaled down) that you can be proud of 

[crueby]

Absolutely stunning!

[Kim]

Wow Terry!  That's beautiful!

And a little scary! Looks like it was pretty tight in a few spots - and that short rock wall next to the pathway!
Are you going to be able to turn past that and get it out of your shed?

That is a real stunner! Just beautiful Terry!
Kim

[zeeprogrammer]

 

That is awesome. What an achievement! 

To you...
or, if you prefer...
 

[scc]

Thank you for all the kind comments.

Admiral...I take note of your observation that this may not be a model in the sense that it is not "small". I never imagined that it would take me so long to build At my current age it is TOO big, and I still have a second one in build in agricultural form.
Once that is done I do plan to progress on to smaller stationary steam engines so please bear with me.

Regards to all          Terry

[Admiral_dk]

Terry

You shall not apologize for the size at all - it is your creation and project + one to be proud about.

The reason I don't consider it a model as such (witch it is according to the "book"), is the fact that it is more than big enough to do real work for a living ....  .... but that is just me or more correctly my reference ....

Best wishes

Per

[scc]

Cheers Per.

[90LX_Notch]

Absolutely beautiful work Terry.  As mentioned above, something to be very proud of.

-Bob

[scc]

Made a little more progress.  Sorted all the leaks and managed to hold 240psi. The regulator has been refitted so as soon as I get the chance I will put a fire in and check safety valves, injector and pump. If all goes well send for the boiler inspecter
 
There is a lot of wood on the full size one at work which I am trying to replicate . Apart from some brackets and little brass hinges it is not something I will detail.

Another distraction from swarf making is  a visit from the mutt wanting to play

Lots of space in the "erecting shop" with the engine outside.

[pgp001]

I see its going to be an "Isaac Ball" engine then.

Phil

[scc]

Well spotted Phil

[pgp001]

I bet a few people are wondering what we are talking about !!
Which engine is it out of interest  ?

We used to own an ex Isaac Ball engine many years ago.

This is the day we had it delivered in 1965.




The little lad stood near the back is me, I just turned 61 last week 




You needed to have understanding neighbours in those days.



It is the oldest Mann Tractor known to exist, and has since been converted to a wagon.

Phil

[scc]

Phil, I have sent a p.m.       Love the loaded Leyland lorry........I bet that rolled a bit on corners

Terry

[scc]

I've been a bit sidetracked lately but had some time this weekend so I put a fire in it I had to rest a tall pipe on top of the chimney to get  a good draught and things progressed.... unfortunately the safety valves lifted at 150 instead of 160. Then I discovered the injector refused to work.  That was sort of expected as I have realised that the water supply plumbing to it is too small. I stopped the engine to check over bearings etc. It had been running with nice even exhaust beats both forward and reverse so my valve timing seems spot on. When I tried to restart it seemed reluctant I turned it over by hand only to find a VERY tight  spot, so the fire was dropped and left to cool and I went for my tea.
Much later I started disconnecting bits one I at a time hoping for the engine to free-up.  Piston rods....valve rods....slide bars.....water pump....bearing caps.......still tight    Much later I discovered that the high gear selector fork had picked up on the gear...relief!
I append a couple of pictures, as yet we have no video, please be patient.

[zeeprogrammer]

I append a couple of pictures, as yet we have no video, please be patient.

 
It's so hard to be patient. You ask a lot.