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Ray C

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Help finding video of antique generator...
« on: December 10, 2006, 12:22:06 PM »

Not long ago, I found a link on thise site to a video clip of a large, horizontal engine/generator.  It was setup in a museum-like setting and was quite big.  The single piston appeared to be about 24 inches in diameter.  It had an exposed connecting rod and piston skirt.  An operator started it up and it ran with a graceful, rhythmic timing.

I can't find that link anymore.  Can someone help me?  Also, if anyone knows of similar engines/generators that I could see videos of (or possibly even visit) that would be real cool.

Thanks

Ray
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2006, 12:48:58 PM »
try searching www.you tube.com  for Ruston diesel
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2006, 01:15:59 PM »
ray/ where do you live/// I know of a couple but they may not be close//sid
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Ray C

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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2006, 02:26:38 PM »

Sid,

I'm in Maryland (USA) about 1 hour south of Baltimore.


Ray



Quote from: sid on December 10, 2006, 01:15:59 PM
ray/ where do you live/// I know of a couple but they may not be close//sid
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2006, 03:55:40 PM »
Ray// I can not think of one close by.. but if you can check on antique engine shows.most have permanent exhibits of gas.diesel and steam displays.I know there is one in penn. iowa,n.y  n.c  fla. the north east has a lot of good displays/ I will look around and see what I can find//sid
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15 hp fairbanks morris1932/1923 meadows mill
8 hp stover 1923
8 hp lg lister
1932 c.s bell hammer mill
4 hp witte 1917
5 hp des jardin 1926
3 hp mini petters
2hp hercules 1924
1 1/2 briggs.etc

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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2006, 07:22:29 PM »
Sid

Did you mispell Witte?  Or is WHitte some kind of engine I have never heard of?   :o  ;D
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2006, 08:10:59 PM »
just mispelled// southern foe witte/sid
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15 hp fairbanks morris1932/1923 meadows mill
8 hp stover 1923
8 hp lg lister
1932 c.s bell hammer mill
4 hp witte 1917
5 hp des jardin 1926
3 hp mini petters
2hp hercules 1924
1 1/2 briggs.etc

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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2006, 04:09:48 AM »
Ray,
I think you are referring to the "Tangye" engine on video at the "Museum of Fire" in Wales, Uk. Try a google for image, or video for Tangye...and it might pop up. Good luck binnie
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2006, 04:39:19 AM »
« Last Edit: January 31, 2007, 06:44:40 PM by wrightkiller »
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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
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Ray C

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Re: Help finding video of antique generator...
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2006, 11:51:56 PM »

Thanks everyone...

Here's the video/engine I was referring to (thanks wrightkiller):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPfoHbgcK2g&NR

Mesmerising...  absolutely mesmerising...


-Ray

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