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Object Name Ruston 6VCB Generating Set
Description 169KVA three phase generating set driven by 6 cylinder vertical diesel. Alt... more
169KVA three phase generating set driven by 6 cylinder vertical diesel. Alternator and control equipment by Brush.
Object Date 1951-06-30
Manufacturer Ruston & Hornsby Ltd
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Status On Display
Category Engine
Accession No IF:2006:001
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First Inspection Fuel system stripped and cleaned. Injectors serviced. Engine run for the... more
Fuel system stripped and cleaned. Injectors serviced. Engine run for the first time on public display using temporary fuel tank and the Sulzer hot well
2007-10-13
Air Start Valves Since arrival one or more air start valves were known to be faulty. Volunte... more
Since arrival one or more air start valves were known to be faulty. Volunteer JW (ex engineer for the engine) removed, cleaned and ground in the air start valves.
2010-04-06