1903 6hp Ohio Engine Restoration

Yes it was, operating temp is anything below not having water (sometimes that’s not even true). So essentially, the water could be boiling, but as long as it’s still in there, it’s fine. One of my throttle governed engines boils the water just sitting there running at a slow speed. As long as the water level is above the cylinder in the hopper, it’s fine. These things have very larger tolerances. I’ve seen them seize up from getting too hot and then once cooled off, they run fine. Also, a fair amount is cooling is done during the coasting through the exhaust, cool air sucked in, hot air sucked out.

I run a couple of my other engines with ZERO water in them. They run so slow, that enough air cooling happens. With water, they would run too cold!

 

Didn't they used to call generators dynamos. I think it sounds cooler.

 

Dynamos were small generators used to create a spark on an engine, like this one on my 1905 6HP International.

 

its still cool . I always wanted a lister cs series low speed diesel. music to my ears

 

I finally remembered to get cloth covered wire for it and wired the ignition up. Now it is all done! Too bad all the shows are cancelled for the year.

 

Now that its all done maybe post up another walk around video with it running...please.

 

You can just let it run in the back yard.

 

I've done that with my other engines.

 

Howe exciting to bring back something from the past~! They made em good didn't they

 

Finally had time yesterday to pull it out. I also slowed it down.

 

Seriously nice job on that!

 

I could watch that forever, and I haven't even seen one in person!

 

What is amazing is all of the different external moving parts that had to be engineered and fabricated to make this run. Amazing.

 

Thanks guys! I might have to pull all my engines out and have my own mini show.

 

Very nice Nate, thanks for posting the video

 

Please do!

 

I can't get over how quiet it is! what is the "fart" noise it makes every so often?

 

I'm down for that! Virtual engine show!

 

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