Minnie Traction Engine – Forward & Reverse Sheave Positions

Minnie Traction Engine – Forward & Reverse Sheave Positions

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17 February 2019 at 20:57 #396776
Malcolm Farrant
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I seem to br progessing well with this project. I am now at a stage of assembling many many items.

I am seeking advice on the ositioning of the two sheaves on the Crakshaft.

Do they go tottaly oposite each other ? I made the two together and then parted.. I can find nothing in Mason's book asto how they should be set. But perhaps I have missed it.

As always any thoughts, and help i very much apreciated.

Many thanks

Malcolm Farrant
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17 February 2019 at 20:57 #9539
Malcolm Farrant
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18 February 2019 at 08:20 #396812
Brian H
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Hello Malcolm. Have a look at page 164 of the book (if it's the same as my 1971 edition). There is a description of setting the eccentrics according to the position of the valves.

Brian
19 February 2019 at 09:21 #396945
Malcolm Farrant
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Good morning Brian,

That was a great help. Yes my book is exactly the same. Just need to get my brain into gear now .

Very best wishes

Malcolm
19 February 2019 at 13:19 #396994
Brian Abbott
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Hello Malcolm.

If you have an email address to can PM me i have some info that might help you set up the timing.

Thanks.

Brian
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