Locomotive catechism; an up-to-date, practical and complete work on the locomotive--treating on the design, construction, repair and running of all kinds of locomotives .. (1908)
Grimshaw, Robert, 1850- [from old catalog] · New York, The N. W. Henley publishing company · leaf 314
Fig. 187. Wheel and Crank. 0. If an engine always runs in one direction, how will thecrank pins ivear? CRANKS AND CRANK PINS. 307 A. Heart shaped; flattened on one side when on the quarter. Q. If she runs in both directions equally?A. Elliptically (often miscalled oval). 0. Then in -which position… … Fig. iSS. Wheel and Crank. 0. What part of the stroke would be the proper place tostand an eight-wheel engine to key the brasses in the back endof main rod; and why? A. When the pin is new there is no choice of position; butif worn, it should be done with the crank on the center, forthe brasses are…
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