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Gallery, Projects and General => Neat Stuff => Topic started by: Stilldrillin on September 07, 2011, 04:06:23 AM

Title: Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......
Post by: Stilldrillin on September 07, 2011, 04:06:23 AM

My other forum had  their annual meet, at the Owston Ferry Pumping Station, last Saturday.

Here's a couple of short videos, of the newly rebuilt Diesel engine......

(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/P1010402.jpg)


(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n95/Dayjo/P1010404.jpg)

Also, some cams and tappets.......

Unfortunately, the mic does not quite capture the rhythmic bass note.... Which even made me sway to the "music"!   :thumbup:

David D

Title: Re: Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......
Post by: John Swift on September 07, 2011, 08:13:13 AM

Hi Dave ,

good to see the old engine running    :D

how old is it ?

John

Title: Re: Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......
Post by: Stilldrillin on September 07, 2011, 03:59:05 PM

Hi John.
Seems this engine was installed in 1952.

Have a look here......   http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2309464

Also click on the,  "+Further information" tag.

David D

Title: Re: Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......
Post by: John Swift on September 07, 2011, 04:20:52 PM

Hi David ,

I've had a look at the link , a good picture of the engine and pump

 If thats the first time its needed repair in almost 60years
thats amazing

I would not expect a modern engine built to day to last as long


   John

Title: Re: Owston Ferry, Pumping Engine.......
Post by: PatJ on September 08, 2011, 12:45:49 AM

Dave-

That is a beautiful engine and a facinating valve gear arrangement.
Thanks for the pictures and videos.
Super!

Pat J