Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines          Freesteam Forum Index -> Full sized steam Mamod Collector Dynamo ? Can any of you full size steam boys shed any light on this I believe its a dynamo off of a full size steam engine But I could be wrong, it measures approx five inches long   made-in-england Might be an Exciter Dynamo from a larger showmans but its unlikley as its a litle small. MFSteam Re: Dynamo ? Mamod Collector wrote: [color=darkblue] I believe its a dynamo off of a full size steam engine But I could be wrong, it measures approx five inches long   5 Inches, Thats nowhere near big enough Seriously far to small Spokesmann Shove it over here Mike, Mike Bowman 101s will love that. made-in-england Quote: Seriously far to small Which is why im thinking exciter or similar! steamyjim made-in-england wrote: Quote: Seriously far to small Which is why im thinking exciter or similar! Exciters are still big in comparasion to that You have to boost up the voltage to start a vast scenic ride so it needs to be big. What about a Mamod super scenic Mamod Collector Ill try a get it to a rally this year to see if any of the exibiters can identify it The person who gave it to me is certain its something to do with a full size steam engine made-in-england Ive seen exiters that big before, they werent huge senics little burrle showmans tractors but they where there Mamod Collector made-in-england wrote: Ive seen exiters that big before, they werent huge senics little burrle showmans tractors but they where there Could it be off a miniture steam engine, something like the one below ? avenger Too small to be off a full size its got to be off a miniture. steamyjim made-in-england wrote: Ive seen exiters that big before, they werent huge senics little burrle showmans tractors but they where there The Burrel tractors were never built as scenics The Gold Medals and other Burrels tractors were to short steamyjim steamyjim wrote: made-in-england wrote: Ive seen exiters that big before, they werent huge senics little burrle showmans tractors but they where there The Burrel tractors were never built as scenics The Gold Medals and other Burrels tractors were to short Even if it were to fit on a Gold Medal tractor you'd be talking atleast 10"to12" long made-in-england Ive explained to Jim over MSN cani be bothered to re-type! Mamod Collector I think I might have found the answer to this riddle It looks like mine, and mine is not a dummy   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...sPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015 steamyjim Mamod Collector wrote: I think I might have found the answer to this riddle It looks like mine, and mine is not a dummy   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...sPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015 It's not very similar...its about double the size It also has a flat next on one end, a control box in the middle and a different shape end with bits milled out whereas yours is solid Mamod Collector steamyjim wrote: It's not very similar...its about double the size Acctually its half the size, that one has a 4 1/2 inch diameter body mine has a 8 inch diameter body   I think its safe to say its a dynamo, albeit from a minuture steam engine and not a full size one   steamyjim Mamod Collector wrote: steamyjim wrote: It's not very similar...its about double the size Acctually its half the size, that one has a 4 1/2 inch diameter body mine has a 8 inch diameter body   I think its safe to say its a dynamo, albeit from a minuture steam engine and not a full size one   I was using the measurement of lenght you have in the initial post "it measures approx five inches long"...the one for sale is 10 1/2" Thats where the confusion arrose MFSteam How can the length be less than the diameter? It certainly doesn't look like it is that proportions. Is it just an electric motor? Mamod Collector MFSteam wrote: How can the length be less than the diameter         Ahh the old diameter versus the length illusion Well the length is 5 inchs and the diameter is 8 inches This video will explain it for you   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd9e5FIl2mk MFSteam That is circumference not diameter   Spokesmann Ive lost the plot of this thread . . . avenger Your not alone !!! Mamod Collector Me to   It started off as a simple plea for help in identifing the item below I'll stick it back in my spares box and leave the question for another time   Spokesmann Id use it, rather put it in a box. Lob it down here . . . .   MFSteam If we could establish what size it is some of us might be able to suggest what it is for. There have been so many suggested sizes that the actual size of this thing is not clear. Try taking a pic with something to show a size comparison Spokesmann Put it next to a TE (Mamod) avenger MC I agree with Mike why not power it up even if you only stick it in your drill and connect a meter across it, or conversly connect a battery to it see if it turns I would even connect it to a car battery the rule always being if it get hot the voltage is too high. For the record there is little difference a to DC motor and generator turn it and up get power apply power and you get motion. I recon as I said earlier this is of a minuture what size not sure but would suggest around 3". Have a look at some full size ones. Hope this helps http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/dynamos.htm Mamod Collector Thx for you input guys, that website "Preston services" has gone straight into my favourties, some facinating stuff on there          Freesteam Forum Index -> Full sized steam Page 1 of 1