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 327
engine has the proportionally longesteccentric blades? A. The four-wheel connected. Q. What are the disadvantages of long eccentric rods? A. (i) Trying on the straps; (2) liable to spring and getthe valves out of square, especially should the latter get dry. .V2() LOCOMOTIVE CATECHISM. Q. In… … Fig. 206. Eccentrics and Valve Gear. Q. What is the general rule as regards the lead of thecranks? A. The right leads the left 900. Q. Why are short eccentric blades used? A. To avoid a long curved rod around the forward drivingaxle, or an intermediate rod around the axle, hung on linksor guides at…
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