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by lostintime
Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:14 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Wooden bearings
Replies: 28
Views: 19460

Re: Wooden bearings

No need to guess https://www.qbcbearings.com/TechInfo/PDF/PlasticBearings.pdf I find the numbers in graph 3-2 of the link rather interesting, I'm a bit old fastioned and I like babbit bearings with removable shims to take up clearance on rods and mains but the engine I have now has roller bearings ...
by lostintime
Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:32 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Wooden bearings
Replies: 28
Views: 19460

Re: Wooden bearings

I would think that if the wood has given its smoke up that the acetyl would have failed already also
by lostintime
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

Yep, burns good, just a higher sulfer content than ideal. Not many people realize that Iowa has an extensive coal mining history, and vast current reserves.
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by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

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by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

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by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

The live coal seams on the banks "calf coal burgs" every spring when the ice breaks loose.
by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

Chunks abound..
by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

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by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

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by lostintime
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Engine ready
Replies: 26
Views: 14577

Re: Engine ready

Since the local river it's destined to peruse has these lining its banks during low water times, I believe solid fuel capabilities is a wise investment