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Object Name Belliss & Morcom V Type Compound
Description

V type compound engine driving generator.

Originally installed a... more

V type compound engine driving generator.

Originally installed at St Andrews Hospital, Norwich along with sister engine No 8506.

HP bore 10"

LP bore 14.5"

Stroke 6"


Working rpm 600 producing 90-85 BHP off 140psi with 10psi back pressure
Object Date 1931-03-10
Manufacturer Belliss and Morcom Ltd
Works Number 8505
Status Working
Category Steam Machinery
Accession No IF:2014:116
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Installation Engine installed after long term open storage at Norwich and IF. Sump fu... more
Engine installed after long term open storage at Norwich and IF. Sump full of water and sludge, cleaned and no obvious corrosion. Oil filter cleaned and oil lines blown through. Engine had been oiled and barred regularly since arriving in Wales. Cylinder relief valves missing and replacements fabricated using Spirax valves until original type can be found.
 2017-03-08
HP Gland HP gland blowing badly, spring rings stuck in both packing boxes. 2017-04-18
Expansion Gear At some point in the past the expansion gear had been removed. The complete... more
At some point in the past the expansion gear had been removed. The complete spindle, crosshead fork, lody and levers were fabricated from photographs supplied by Forncett St Mary Steam Museum.
 2017-03-20

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