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 79
hey pass, slightly tapering? A. They are more readily taken out in case leaks occur. 0. What is the advantage of having cronm-bar washerstapering tozvard the sheet? A. It gives more surface of the sheet in contact with thewater, and lessens the liability to overheating around the bolt. Q. Why are… … Fig. 57- Crown-stay Bolts and Nuts, Pennsylvania R. R., Class O. Q. What difference would that make? A. A full thread could not be had for the bolt in the out-side sheet. Q. Why is the dome on direct and radial stay boilers, aheadof the fire-box? A. If over the fire-box, that portion of the…
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