Belliss & Morcom V Type Compound
Object ID1111779
Date1931-03-10
Works No8505
Accession NoIF:2014:116
StatusWorking
Category Steam Machinery
Collection IDInternal Fire Core Collection
Made ByBelliss and Morcom Ltd
Made InBirmingham, England
Description

V type compound engine driving generator.

Originally installed at St Andrews Hospital, Norwich along with sister engine No 8506.

HP bore 10"

LP bore 14.5"

Stroke 6"


Working rpm 600 producing 90-85 BHP off 140psi with 10psi back pressure


Location
ConditionGood
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History
2016-01-01

Built for St Andrews Hospital, type V5S.

HP Bore 10"
LP Bore 14.5"
Stroke 6"
RPM 600
BHP 90-95, pressure 140psi, back pressure 10psi

Conservation/ Maintenance History
Installation
2017-03-08

Engine installed after long term open storage at Norwich and IF. Sump full of water and sludge, cleaned and no obvious corrosion. Oil filter cleaned and oil lines blown through. Engine had been oiled and barred regularly since arriving in Wales. Cylinder relief valves missing and replacements fabricated using Spirax valves until original type can be found.


Expansion Gear
2017-03-20

At some point in the past the expansion gear had been removed. The complete spindle, crosshead fork, lody and levers were fabricated from photographs supplied by Forncett St Mary Steam Museum.


HP Gland
2017-04-18

HP gland blowing badly, spring rings stuck in both packing boxes.

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