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Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« on: May 02, 2021, 07:59:21 pm »
I pulled this 3 hp piston valve marine steam engine off the shelf today, got it all lubricated and gave it an air test.

I hope you enjoy it.

Video up soon.

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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2021, 08:09:51 pm »
Oh WOW .... wouldn't that be wonderful in a nice little launch!!!

Looks like a nice old Marble's knife laying off to the side there too?
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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2021, 08:12:27 pm »
That's an impressive engine Gil.
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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2021, 08:53:57 pm »
As promised....

     The video

           Enjoy!

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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2021, 09:13:35 pm »
I most certainly did!!!
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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2021, 09:21:50 pm »
Thanks, Daniel!

Thanks, Jim!

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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2021, 01:44:52 am »
Good working engine - very well build. Thanks for the demonstration Gil.
I believe it would even run smoother with steam... Arnold
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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2021, 06:28:32 am »
That is a very robust engine you have Gil. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2021, 08:30:59 am »
Wonderful Gil.

Honored to have seen it in person!
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Re: Piston Valve 3 HP Marine Steam engine - Twin Cylinder – Super Smooth Runner – Air Test
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2021, 11:42:07 am »
A beautiful machine. Was fun to watch the machine run.
Thanks!


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