MadModder
Gallery, Projects and General => Neat Stuff => Topic started by: sbwhart on April 21, 2010, 02:37:50 PM
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Whilst visiting an industrial museum today we came across this interesting wall engine it hangs from a roof girder and was driving a few old machines by line shafting, it was coupled up to air pipes so I guess its a runner.
Its about 24" by 18" in size couldn't see any makers name.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0176.jpg)
These are the machine it was driving. (not the bike)
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0173.jpg)
This look like an old Drumond lathe.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0175.jpg)
And her something too drool over Triumph Tiger Cub. I think.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0174.jpg)
Some more shots of the engine :- interesting how the crank is extended out with that cross head arrangement and slide ways.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0177.jpg)
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0178.jpg)
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0189.jpg)
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/sbwhart/Modmodder/IMG_0188.jpg)
Cheers
Stew
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Stew
Not a Tiger Cub, not with girder forks .. looks a bit like a Model 5/4, 493cc, circa 1934.
Much modified, should not have a dual seat, chrome headlamp etc.
Not sure, it should also have hand gear change on the tank.
Might also be a circa 1937 Tiger 80, 350cc ?? This did have a foot gear change
Doubtful if any get to 2010 in original spec.
And No, before you ask. I was not around when they were new ... :D
Dave BC
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That's an interesting engine, Stew. Thanks for the pics!
I had to gawk at it a few minutes to figure out what they had going on with that trailing crosshead setup. It would be a fun one to watch running. The steam chest is at kind of an odd angle, too. All around, kind of a unique looking unit.
Thanks for the shot of the little Trumpet, too. My favorite, Triumphs. They were big here in the states at one time. I had a Bonny for years. My brother in law had a Norton. We were born again Limeys! (I say that in every good way. Working on them was part of the fun.)
Dean
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Dave:- Thanks for putting us right with the Bike, I know two Triumphs, the Bonnie and the Tiger Cub that my Lot.
Dean:- I think they were trying to get a compact engine so that it could me overhead mounted, the steam chest is angled again to keep things compact and simple, overall a very interesting engine it would be nice to find out who made it.
Thanks for taking the time to add to the thread.
Stew