I been looking for a B-35 Turbine that is in a bit of better shape than my current one and got one in today. Which the B-35 that I have had is what got me into Empires in the first place. My B-30, 31 and 42 are in pretty good shape, so B-35 just looked a bit out of place. I also wanted the earlier style tank to match the others, so it took me a bit.
This B-35 is complete, even has the whistle topper! The turbine was really clacking on its cage/cover when it arrived, I got the sharp clinking noise corrected but there is still a dull clanking nose. It isn't awful, so I likely leave it alone. There for a bit I didn't think the turbine would kick off from a dead stop but then during the video it proved me wrong - ha!
It looks like my currently B-35 will be going to a good home to help offset this purchase. I suppose if that falls through I'll end up giving it to my brother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBlNAu8fRRo
Thanks
@txlabman!
I even fixed that annoying clacking sound. I used a washer between the pulley and mount, which allowed me to get things a little tighter yet not lose free rotation movement of the shaft. Not 100% why that helped as I would have thought a washer perhaps between the turbine and mount would be the fix. But I guess getting that side to side slop is what was needed.
My old one is all boxed up and off to its new owner!
Perfect Upcycle Rich.
Glad you fixed the clanking noise!
That engine is in excellent condition, Rich. Great upgrade. Thanks for sharing