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Forum: The Engine Room

27th April 2022, 00:54

Replies: 43

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Posted By Makko

Dear Gordon, I just had an occurrence - All of...

Dear Gordon,
I just had an occurrence - All of the bearings must be checked for "settling". At 20rpm, deformation (flattening) may not be apparent, but if you intend to refire the engine,...

Forum: The Engine Room

25th April 2022, 03:15

Replies: 43

Fullagar Engines

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Posted By Makko

Thanks, Gordon, for the tip! Hopefully it will...

Thanks, Gordon, for the tip! Hopefully it will generate interest in the younger visitors.

Rgds.
Dave

Forum: The Engine Room

25th March 2021, 15:49

Replies: 43

Fullagar Engines

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Posted By Makko

No.5 went south, BTW! Piston excursion.

No.5 went south, BTW! Piston excursion.

Forum: The Engine Room

25th March 2021, 15:47

Replies: 43

Fullagar Engines

Views: 21,994

Posted By Makko

As you say, Tim, looking back with 20/20...

As you say, Tim, looking back with 20/20 hindsight, the biggest "failure" were maybe materials, tolerances and lube oils. I suppose IF a Doxford, B&W, Fullagar or even Junkers Weser were built today,...

Forum: The Engine Room

16th February 2021, 22:02

Replies: 43

Fullagar Engines

Views: 21,994

Posted By Makko

You are correct Chillytoes. A two stroke opposed...

You are correct Chillytoes. A two stroke opposed piston engine, designed by W H Fullagar. In fact, the first all-welded vessel was the 620T coaster m.v. FULLAGAR built at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead...

Forum: The Engine Room

27th December 2019, 15:20

Replies: 43

Fullagar Engines

Views: 21,994

Posted By Makko

Listers were also used as lifeboat engines. I...

Listers were also used as lifeboat engines. I think that they were acquired by Perkins.

This sparked a memory:

On a Lloyd's Survey in Panama as 4/E, I was tasked with starting the port boat...

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