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Offline doubleboost

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #150 on: March 13, 2012, 07:04:15 PM »
Mowog green
The old BMC engine colour (bronze green)
The last time i used it was on a cooper S block  :bugeye: :bugeye: :bugeye:
Like you say it needs a dynamo :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #151 on: March 13, 2012, 07:13:50 PM »
Hi John

Blast from the past   MOWOG ..

On some of the castings .. long time ago a lad I worked with had a ( Morris ???   BMC ??? ) engine to power his Narrow Boat ... I remember MOWOG on that when we rebuilt it ..

Being a Biker I was amazed at pinch bolts on the little end of the con-rod .. No idea whether that was peculiar to the Marine  ...(  canal boats marine ? ) engine or not .

Not a BL fan myself .. had a Marina 1.8 Estate for 7 weeks ... absolute camel ..  :bang:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #152 on: March 13, 2012, 07:25:17 PM »
Marina  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
The 1.8 was a good engine
The rest of the car was a disaster :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #153 on: March 13, 2012, 07:47:40 PM »
Quote from: doubleboost on March 13, 2012, 07:25:17 PM
Marina  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
The 1.8 was a good engine
The rest of the car was a disaster :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Quite true, never had any problems with the engine ..

Long time ago, but I don't remember doing much of the

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

bit at the time...

lots of  :scratch:  :bang:  :bang:  :bang:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #154 on: March 14, 2012, 04:00:58 AM »
Quote from: Bluechip on March 13, 2012, 06:54:48 PM

Know what would finish it off ???    ........ A Dynamo .....  :clap:

Geezer just north of me has one IIRC ....  :lol:

BC


It's a DYNAMO?? :bugeye:


I thought it was a motor for my mini lathe........  :scratch:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #155 on: March 14, 2012, 04:05:45 AM »
Looks like a real one!  :bow: Very purposeful!
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #156 on: March 14, 2012, 04:12:31 AM »
Quote from: Stilldrillin on March 14, 2012, 04:00:58 AM



It's a DYNAMO?? :bugeye:


I thought it was a motor for my mini lathe........  :scratch:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

David D

On my recent visit to your establishment, young Mr. Stilldrillin', I got the impression you were somewhat 'sick and tired' of being 'sick and tired' of oversize DC motors. ???

Or have things changed??

BC

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #157 on: March 14, 2012, 11:09:42 AM »
Nothing's changed Dave. Still don't like oversize components.......  :(


That motor/ dynamo is right where we left it. Where I keep tripping over it........  :palm:

That is to remind me, it's joined The Cosmic Transportation System........  :thumbup:

David D
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #158 on: March 15, 2012, 07:50:57 PM »
Just caught up with this thread. Engine looks very nice. Have you run it in yet?

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #159 on: May 29, 2012, 05:34:37 PM »
Hi
Lads
Still playing with this marine engine
Finally got it in steam with its reversing gear
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #160 on: May 29, 2012, 05:44:18 PM »
Hi John

Glad to hear it ...  :thumbup:

Might I tactfully [ or not ] remind you, your Dynamo remains in residence with a certain Mr. Stilldrillin, who would no doubt be grateful for information on what you propose to do to obtain posession of same ...   

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

BC
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #161 on: June 01, 2012, 05:07:24 PM »
That reverser works nice and smooth John

Just like a dose of syrup of figs  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

A real fine engine I recon you'll be putting it to work on something before long.

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #162 on: June 03, 2012, 08:39:06 AM »
wow, that is a fantastic engine!
thanks so much for the project build. I learn a lot about workholding from the build posts that you and others take the time to do. :bow:
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #163 on: June 03, 2012, 01:37:24 PM »
That's looking great John!   I made my crank up the same way and it's been going strong now for 10+ years.

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #164 on: June 24, 2012, 06:58:46 AM »
Quote from: Bluechip on May 29, 2012, 05:44:18 PM
Hi John

Glad to hear it ...  :thumbup:

Might I tactfully [ or not ] remind you, your Dynamo remains in residence with a certain Mr. Stilldrillin, who would no doubt be grateful for information on what you propose to do to obtain posession of same ...   

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

BC

Update:  The Cosmic Transportation System is me, and I'm at present tripping over it..!  :bugeye:

I'll ring you again Dave, and levitate it round to you!  :med:

Regards,

John.
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #165 on: June 24, 2012, 07:40:08 AM »
Quote from: OldMetaller on June 24, 2012, 06:58:46 AM
Quote from: Bluechip on May 29, 2012, 05:44:18 PM
Hi John

Glad to hear it ...  :thumbup:

Might I tactfully [ or not ] remind you, your Dynamo remains in residence with a certain Mr. Stilldrillin, who would no doubt be grateful for information on what you propose to do to obtain posession of same ...   

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

BC

Update:  The Cosmic Transportation System is me, and I'm at present tripping over it..!  :bugeye:

I'll ring you again Dave, and levitate it round to you!  :med:

Regards,

John.

Ah well. If you feel you must   :(  :(  :(

BTW, before you return it, maybe you could book it in for it's 25k mile service. I'm sure it must be due ....

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #166 on: June 24, 2012, 11:42:34 AM »
Quote from: Bluechip on June 24, 2012, 07:40:08 AM
BTW, before you return it, maybe you could book it in for it's 25k mile service. I'm sure it must be due ....
BC

Eeee...... It's done a fair few miles, by now!  :palm:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #167 on: June 24, 2012, 11:52:40 AM »
Sorry Lads :Doh: :Doh: :Doh: :Doh: :Doh:
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #168 on: June 24, 2012, 11:57:24 AM »
Quote from: Stilldrillin on June 24, 2012, 11:42:34 AM

Eeee...... It's done a fair few miles, by now!  :palm:

Defor.

Err .. what does Defor. mean ???

Baffled of Belper  :scratch:  :scratch:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #169 on: June 24, 2012, 11:58:52 AM »
Quote from: doubleboost on June 24, 2012, 11:52:40 AM
Sorry Lads :Doh: :Doh: :Doh: :Doh: :Doh:
John

Maybe we will come to some arrangement when I'm tripping over it again ???

Where's that Wilson varmint anyway ... he seems to be lying doggo ???

BC
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #170 on: June 24, 2012, 12:02:54 PM »
He is still making shiney bits for his CNC Mill :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #171 on: June 24, 2012, 12:05:22 PM »
Quote from: doubleboost on June 24, 2012, 12:02:54 PM
He is still making shiney bits for his CNC Mill :drool: :drool: :drool:
John

Oh, is that what you reckon ??  Or is he hacking bits out then tarting up the images with Photoshop ???

 :lol:  :lol:


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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #172 on: June 24, 2012, 01:03:51 PM »
Quote from: Bluechip on June 24, 2012, 11:57:24 AM
Quote from: Stilldrillin on June 24, 2012, 11:42:34 AM

Eeee...... It's done a fair few miles, by now!  :palm:

Defor.

Err .. what does Defor. mean ???

Baffled of Belper  :scratch:  :scratch:

BC

I was wondering as well but I would venture a guess and say that it means Dave #4 or D4 seeing as there are so many guys named Dave.

My son has 3 close friends that are called Dave. When ever we talk about them we say Dave, D2 or D3. That is the only way we can keep them straight without having to use last names.

Cheers  :beer:

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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #173 on: June 24, 2012, 01:28:49 PM »
Dear Baffled of Belper...... Dave BC.

Defor?   :scratch:

Hmmmm....... Glad you asked that, Dave. I think!

Defor..... David! (Surprisingly).
Often used to slip it in to Nightshift Oppo's notes.... "All set for you, again. Just press button". Sort of thing......
Then into emails to friends, as a smile.......

How many Dave/ ids are on here? AND..... To be honest, You are David Daniels. I'm David Jones...... Confusing innit!!  :doh:

So, Defor has come out of the toy cupboard, and David has been added to the sig. line.....

Confused/ amused? Yeah..... Why not!!  :D

Good 'ere, innit!  :thumbup:

Defor.


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Re: Big Marine Steam Engine
« Reply #174 on: June 24, 2012, 01:47:20 PM »
Is this one of those "Can't take the Welsh out of Jones boy" things?
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