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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. · leaf 217

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entered whenbolted together. All that is necessary with a new engine, therefore, isto set the guide level and bolt it tight to the cylinder. In the case of anold engine the surfaces of the slide itself should be tested for parallel-ism. This may readily be done with a pair of inside calipers,… … 1Q2I.] THE LOCO M <> I I VE. 205 relation with each other and with the faces of the flanges at the endsof the casting. As in the case of the rehoring of a cylinder, onlya competent person should he entrusted with this work. After the cross-head guide has been firmly fastened in positionthe…

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