Thank you.
And remain safe and healthy.
RussN
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- Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:48 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Steam engine from the North Caucasus
- Replies: 83
- Views: 8344
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: And Now for the Twin
- Replies: 124
- Views: 41831
Re: And Now for the Twin
Mike R said: "I have a laser centre finder but don't trust it totally, it seems to fit differently every time..." When using a laser center finder, I found it needed to be rotating during use. That eliminated any angular errors. Maybe that's normal usage, but I've never gotten "lessons" on proper us...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Con-rods and length
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12427
Re: Con-rods and length
Thanks for your collective responses.
They reinforce what I thought I understood.
Especially about the engines moving primarily in forward direction.
The designs are always compromises.
RussN
They reinforce what I thought I understood.
Especially about the engines moving primarily in forward direction.
The designs are always compromises.
RussN
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Con-rods and length
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12427
Re: Con-rods and length
Mike: I have questions about why the crosshead is placed so the "down thrust" in forward motion pushes it into the guide. I can only guess that the weight of the piston+rods assembly induces more force during that half of the stroke cycle. Can any one recommend some printed discussion/analysis on th...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
Re: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
Dave:
A brilliant observation!
Happily, I find steamers to be far better people in this topsy-turvy world.
Cheers and Steam, all.
RussN
A brilliant observation!
Happily, I find steamers to be far better people in this topsy-turvy world.
Cheers and Steam, all.
RussN
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
Re: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
TahoeSteam:
I was just shaking out the debris on the cab floor...
Cheers and Steam,
RussN
I was just shaking out the debris on the cab floor...
Cheers and Steam,
RussN
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
Re: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
The photo posts inverted. Sorry.
New adventures...
RussN
New adventures...
RussN
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
- Replies: 7
- Views: 401
Wishing you the Best on US Thanksgiving Day
I wish you all to be secure and well cared for on this Thanksgiving Day in the USA. 2020 has been a disturbing year, and things are looking better for our futures. So enjoy the attached picture of my steam launch. Yes, it is visible... Stay safe and healthy, RussN Northern Oregon, USA IMG_3361.JPG
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Con-rods and length
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12427
Re: Con-rods and length
Lopez Mike wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:21 am[snip]
Oh, well. Wiping oil off of the engine gives me something to do while I'm waiting for a babe to walk down the dock looking for a ride.
Funny, Mike!
Wiping down the engines also gets us up close for periodic inspections.
Always a good idea with reciprocating machines.
RussN
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: My column-style steamengine
- Replies: 74
- Views: 19622
Re: My column-style steamengine
I second Pete's comments.
Lets see it steaming a nice hull along the waters!
RussN
Lets see it steaming a nice hull along the waters!
RussN