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Allen 8S30 Straight 8 skid mount genset with Mather & Platt alternator and exciter. Is... more
Straight 8 skid mount genset with Mather & Platt alternator and exciter. Isenthal regulator. 355BHP at 600 rpm. Stroke 300mm, Bore 230mm
1941-03-04 W. H. Allen Sons and Co. Ltd K2/46406/B On Display Engine IF:2005:002
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State On Arrival Engine had not run since 1990.

Standby use from 1945 until 1990 it was... more

Engine had not run since 1990.

Standby use from 1945 until 1990 it was started three times a year and run on a load bank for an hour.

Basically in sound condition but the rings on number 3 appear stuck as it is smoking hard through the crankcase. Plan is to get the water system on and run the engine until hot to see if the rings free. Otherewise a strip of number 3 will be required.

2005-05-17
End of 2006 Season Engine ran several days a week over the season with good water and oil pres... more
Engine ran several days a week over the season with good water and oil pressure, no leaks. Blow-by on number three has got worse and a strip is now required before further running.
2006-11-10
Liner Change On arrival we were aware of damage to cylinder No 3. This required a compl... more
On arrival we were aware of damage to cylinder No 3. This required a complete liner and piston change along with the big end. These parts were sourced from the ex Flexsys twin cylinder Allen, IFOD ID 1628
2009-12-01