Thanks for the reply. I am in the process of deciding about an old conversion with two FB needing a manned engine room. I think it may be too much...
Elon Musk was showcasing ALON which is ceramic aluminum oxynitride not glass at all. Of course it comically failed but it is actually much...
Do you need to be an engineer to get one started or can an amateur learn how without blowing up
I go to the Long Island Antique Power Association every spring to see them start up their Bucyrus steam shovel and the other old engines. I want...
I am a fan of old diesel engines. The F-M was installed on naval ships and submarines for decades. I have no practical experience operating or...
Thanks for the kind welcome. I am enjoying the forum so far
Old, large diesel engines were started by compressed air rather than electric starter. When starting the engine, compressed air is admitted to...
