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Allen S30 Vertical four cylinder diesel engine originally driving an Allen centrifuga... more
Vertical four cylinder diesel engine originally driving an Allen centrifugal pump for drainage work.

Originally installed at the Catsholme Pumping Station, part of the Wissey Internal Drainage Board and pumping the Common Dyke into the River Wissey.

The 108hp engine drove a Conqueror pump through a flexible coupling delivering 70 tons of water a minute against a 16 foot head.

1938-05-23 W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd On Display Engine IF:LN:2003:226
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Cylinder 1 Low Compression An attempt was made to remove the exhaust valve cage from No 1 cylinder. Th... more
An attempt was made to remove the exhaust valve cage from No 1 cylinder. This was found to be seized and eventually broke. The cage was collapsed in-situ and has been now been replaced. Compression remains low on No 1 and 2 cylinders and the engine will require a full strip although currently running.
2010-04-22