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Object Name Petter Atomic 15hp
Description Supplied to the Fairmile Marine Co on 4/12/39 and was used to drive machine... more
Supplied to the Fairmile Marine Co on 4/12/39 and was used to drive machinery by way of overhead shafting.
Object Date 1939-12-04
Manufacturer Petters Ltd
Works Number 224959
Status On Display
Category Engine
Accession No IF:2012:120
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Big End Failure Blocked big end feed caused failure of the bearing which is now being re-me... more
Blocked big end feed caused failure of the bearing which is now being re-metalled.

No damage to the crankshaft and the thrower ring/crank drilling have now been cleaned.

2013-10-21
Return To Service Big-end rebuilt and fitted. Both main bearings required attention with les... more
Big-end rebuilt and fitted. Both main bearings required attention with less than 30% contact on the lower halves and insufficient clearance (1 to 5 thou across the bearing). Bent decompressor shaft repaired
2014-09-11