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Object Name Ruston 6VE
Description 6 cylinder four stroke diesel engine driving English Electric direct couple... more
6 cylinder four stroke diesel engine driving English Electric direct coupled generator. Originally supplied to the BBC as part of four sets for the Moorside Edge Transmitting Station near Huddersfield. Develops 300hp at 330rpm.
Object Date 1930-06-30
Manufacturer Ruston & Hornsby Ltd
Works Number 145430
Status On Display
Category Engine
Accession No IF:2007:6
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Ruston 6VE Short run after the Easter Crankup. Problems with fuel pump on the flywheel... more
Short run after the Easter Crankup. Problems with fuel pump on the flywheel end bank.