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IFOD - Internal Fire Core Collection |
| Austin Gas Turbine | ||
| Object ID | 792 |
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| Date | 1962-01-01 | |
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| Accession No | IF:2005:003 | |
| Status | On Display | |
| Category | Engine | |
| Collection ID | Internal Fire Core Collection | |
| Made By | Austin Motors | |
| Made In | Oxford | |
| Description | 250hp gas turbine with centrifugal compressor. Originally on skid mount generator, currently on LPG | |
| Location | Turbine Shed | |
| Condition | Good | |
| History | 2004-09-01 The GT was acquired by Ian Bennett from Ormerod Diesels in Skelmersdale where it had been stored awaiting use as a test unit. The GT was run on LPG by Ian and video is available. 2004-10-01 Collected from Bristol by Paul Evans and Keith Farley and placed in storage at the museum |
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| Conservation/ Maintenance History | Checked and Cleaned 2009-01-18 Spun up on the starter and sprayed with WD 40 to inihibit. Cleaned and re-sealed. Checked and Cleaned Cleaned and motored, sprayed with inhibitor and sealed. | |