Mirrlees ULA5 Generating Set
Object ID	2890
Date	1943-03-01
Works No
Accession No	IF:2008:683
Status	On Display
Category	Engine
Collection ID	Internal Fire Core Collection
Made By	Mirrlees
Made In	Manchester
Description	5 cylinder vertical diesel engine driving 3 phase alternator with exciter on steel frame
Location	Unknown
Condition	Running
Images
Multimedia	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSits3UnxeY First run at New year 2010, no exhaust fitted and sub-zero temps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0UWjRUwguU Running after completing installation in the Turbine Shed, May 2010.
Conservation/ Maintenance History	Initial Check 2009-12-02 After standing for 30 years the engine was in remarkable condition. Crankcase doors off and bearings checked, all clean and in good order. Pump racks required freeing off and governer adjuster was seized. Exhaust Fabrication 2010-03-11 New exhaust system fabricated using the spare silencer from the Paxman VEGA. Original silencer was not recoverable at Puriton
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