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1903 6hp Ohio Engine Restoration

Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by garage gnome, Jan 8, 2020.

  1. Mar 8, 2020
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    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!
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2020
    wheelsontheroof

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    Didn't they used to call generators dynamos. I think it sounds cooler.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2020
    garage gnome

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

     
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  4. Apr 19, 2020
    wheelsontheroof

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    its still cool . I always wanted a lister cs series low speed diesel. music to my ears
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2020
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    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. :waiting:

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  6. Jul 3, 2020
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    :drool; Now that its all done maybe post up another walk around video with it running...please.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2020
    Fireball

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    You can just let it run in the back yard.
     
  8. Jul 4, 2020
    garage gnome

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    I've done that with my other engines. ;)
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2020
    Dne007

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    Howe exciting to bring back something from the past~! They made em good didn't they :bananatool:
     
  10. Jul 12, 2020
    garage gnome

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

     
  11. Jul 13, 2020
    Fireball

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    Seriously nice job on that! (y)
     
  12. Jul 13, 2020
    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    Now that's just cool...
     
  13. Jul 13, 2020
    dane71

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    I could watch that forever, and I haven't even seen one in person!
     
  14. Jul 13, 2020
    Walt Couch

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    What is amazing is all of the different external moving parts that had to be engineered and fabricated to make this run. Amazing.
     
  15. Jul 13, 2020
    garage gnome

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    Thanks guys! I might have to pull all my engines out and have my own mini show.
     
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  16. Jul 13, 2020
    OzFin

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    Very nice Nate, thanks for posting the video (y) :beer:
     
  17. Jul 13, 2020
    SoCalNickG

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    Please do!:watch::drool;
     
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  18. Jul 13, 2020
    Dne007

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    I can't get over how quiet it is! what is the "fart" :lol:noise it makes every so often?
     
  19. Jul 13, 2020
    givemethewillys

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    I'm down for that! Virtual engine show!
     
  20. Jul 14, 2020
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