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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Too many other things on Jim, Im starting to prepare stuff for Kempton.


I can't get to Kempton this year Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow! Well done, that is really something!!

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Wow! Well done, that is really something!!

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Thanks Chris . . .  it just sort of grew!! Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well I revisited this project today and reworked a few issues on the engine. A cracked pinion wasn't helping (damn plastic type). I have set up a new gear transmission on it which seems better, just steamed the engine and apart from a leaking SV hampering performance it went well. Pics and a couple of vids soon - a qualified success.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A few images of the crane with revised gearing fitted.

Overview . . .



The culprit to the sticking drive...


New gear in position...


General view of the drive chain...


There is an SP5 in here...


I hate this stuff...




New gears (black) in position...


For those that dont know, I fitted a Meccano sprocket to the engine, its a tight squeeze and the Meccano sprocket was filed down a little on the brass bush, but it fits...



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A re-introduction...



Some success...


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