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Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« on: December 10, 2024, 07:17:09 pm »
A few days ago I ran this engine comfortably at 9 1/2 to 10 RPM.

I wanted to slow it down to 8 RPM which was done before. However I wasn't too optimistic. 

It hadn't run this slow since relocating to the new Office of Steam 3 years ago.

Then I oiled it up good and left it running at 10 Rpm for a couple of days.

Today I tried again and to my surprise and delight... I got it slowed down to just 7 RPM...!!!

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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2024, 07:22:55 pm »
That's about how the big ones run ..... Looking very Elegant!!!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2024, 08:08:06 pm »
Very impressive thing to watch running Gil.
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2024, 09:13:41 pm »
WOW!!!

A most impressive looking and extremely well built engine. 

Thanks for sharing Gil!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2024, 09:24:35 pm »
I have fond memories of the 1st time I saw this running, still impressive.
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2024, 04:39:08 pm »
Beautiful piece Gil 😍
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2024, 05:37:37 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on December 10, 2024, 07:22:55 pm
That's about how the big ones run ..... Looking very Elegant!!!
Thanks, Daniel..!!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2024, 05:38:05 pm »
Quote from: Jim on December 10, 2024, 08:08:06 pm
Very impressive thing to watch running Gil.
Thanks, Jim..!!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2024, 05:39:50 pm »
Quote from: classixs on December 10, 2024, 09:13:41 pm
WOW!!!

A most impressive looking and extremely well built engine.

Thanks for sharing Gil!
Thanks, Jan..!!

John McDivitt did amazing work. He was a self taught metallurgist and machinist.
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2024, 05:40:22 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on December 10, 2024, 09:24:35 pm
I have fond memories of the 1st time I saw this running, still impressive.
Thanks, Bruce..!!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2024, 05:40:45 pm »
Quote from: Nick on December 11, 2024, 04:39:08 pm
Beautiful piece Gil 😍
Thanks, Nick..!!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2024, 12:03:17 am »
That is an absolute BEAUTY!!!! Something I’d only dream of owning!!!!   
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2024, 09:42:39 am »
Very nice!
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Re: Stuart Major Beam at 7 RPM Really Slow Running
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2024, 02:08:49 pm »
Quote from: Steamburns on December 12, 2024, 12:03:17 am
That is an absolute BEAUTY!!!! Something I’d only dream of owning!!!!
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