Thanks Butch.
I figure they all get their parts from the same foundries and "machine" shops
, and then put them together at the best of their abilities in some straw hut or something... It's amazing. Really.
But I kinda like the design and idea and durability of slow-speed. And their ability to run on a variety of fuels...
I don't see an economic paradigm of perpetual growth in a finite system to be a lasting solution. To put it that way. Especially not with an exploding population, resource depletion, and uhm... Certain political and cultural differences between the various players on the world stage.
Enough said
I have a BIG sandblasting cabinet, 200l stainless heater tanks from the plumbers dumbster for hot-tanking, and I want to get a little greasy again. So as long as I can get hold of something that is NOT a shifted cast, with reasonable quality to start with, I'm now looking forward to make a win out of an old loss.
The prices have almost tripled since I bought mine in 2006. I was quoted some $2410 including shipping for a bare 12/2 by Mr. Patel just the other day. And if memory serves me I paid $900 PLUS shipping for the Ashwamegh at the time. And a 24/2 from Atul now was $2501 delivered at port in Oslo.
I don't mind too much to buy a new Powerline 12/2, the parts from the other will just end up in the handy stockpile-shelf then.
But I really wonder about the 24/2's at 1000 rpm's and Indian style increased bore and stroke, what do people here think about them?
And is it a good idea to buy them already rigged with a pump and radiator and electric start for around $500 more to save me some hassle and hours, are these assemblies any good?
Input highly appreciated, and thanks again Butch.