I have had this engine for a long time, a hefty piece with 1 inch bore cylinders. I would have posted this in the "collections" section but since I am seeking information and comments, I thought it better to throw it out for general discussion.
This is apparently a very well-machined engine, with the entire cylinder head and base made of some non-ferrous alloy (maybe aluminum, but maybe not, and the rest brass and steel). Everything turns as it should, great precision, but also very stiff. No way have I ever had enough PSI to make it run (not that I have ever tried very hard, either). All together one very heavy lump of an engine, and in my opinion, a very handsome one also.
Obviously the details of who made it, and when, are right there on display. I know nothing more, other than that it came out of a small town in Tennessee. I was wondering if anyone might be familiar with the maker's name? Or the design of "geared eccentrics"? I am guessing that this design is probably something well-known in steam engine history (?) but I am not familiar with it.
I am also guessing that possibly this is an "apprentice" engine, built as part of a machinist course, maybe? And that, if so, it must have been a pretty advanced class!
Any comments appreciated - Thanks.
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