This looks like a nice one for Fred...........
http://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Kind-Lombar ... 2a1cd4aa52
Cool Engine
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Mike Rometer
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Re: Cool Engine
Intesting; and different! Even cool!
My thought though is what a lot of extra work to go to for so little. Yes, there may be a small saving in frictional losses, Yes, there is a saving on wear to the cross-slides, but at the expense of having to machine the racks and appropriate cogs on the walking cross-slide. Great in any boat where it can be seen. What a talking point? Vive la differance!!!
My thought though is what a lot of extra work to go to for so little. Yes, there may be a small saving in frictional losses, Yes, there is a saving on wear to the cross-slides, but at the expense of having to machine the racks and appropriate cogs on the walking cross-slide. Great in any boat where it can be seen. What a talking point? Vive la differance!!!
Retirement is about doing what floats your boat!
A BODGE : - A Bit Of Damn Good Engineering.
A BODGE : - A Bit Of Damn Good Engineering.
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marinesteam
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Re: Cool Engine
This engine has been on Ebay several times over the last few years. Just needs the right buyer (or a lower price).
As Mike noted, quite the conversation piece!
Ken
As Mike noted, quite the conversation piece!
Ken
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farmerden
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Re: Cool Engine
This engine would double as a nutcracker, but keep your fingers away!! 
Being a "one-of" sounds to me like it didn't work or had very poor marketing! Den
Being a "one-of" sounds to me like it didn't work or had very poor marketing! Den