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Johnny4428:
Agree, there’s something calming about hearing and watching them ticking over. The governor regulates speed from 375 to 475rpm. Further improvements/repairs - the small end bush needs replacing. Magneto needs. Bit of cleaning too. Was thinking of the local shows indeed Ian. I would love to know why this engine was sitting in the loft connected to nothing. For some reason it was replaced with a Lister 4hp which was still connected to the old mill until late Dec 2021. It is now in my care as well. The last time the mill was used would have been around the mid 60’s. So it is at least 60 years since the Fairbanks ran.
K2-K6:
Related, but different in combustion process
https://youtu.be/kCoOTbhapnk?si=gFN27-oARy3QqMek
Really cool and calm old boat.
SteveD CB500K0:
I’ve been to Molde.
Those apartments by the harbour are really posh. I’ll bet they appreciated the plumes of particulates
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Rozabikes Tim:
Well done that chugs along lovely!
Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??
K2-K6:
--- Quote from: Rozabikes Tim on May 03, 2024, 03:29:44 PM ---Well done that chugs along lovely!
Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??
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The intake valve may be simple vacuum operation, needing no cam to apply it during the "suck" stroke .... matches the cadence of a slow rpm without complication of mechanical opening.
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