Hamworthy Oil Engine/Compressor Set |
Object ID | 7 | |
Date | 1938-04-01 |
Works No | |
Accession No | IF:LN:2003:024 |
Status | On Display |
Category | Engine |
Collection ID | Castell Pridd Engines |
Made By | Hamworthy Engineering Co. Ltd |
Made In | Poole, UK |
Description | Vertical single cylinder two stroke petrol/paraffin engine driving twin cylinder compressor. Originally supplied to provide starting air for a 4S30 Allen |
Location | Storage |
Condition | Running |
Images | |
History | 2010-05-27Originally installed at Catsholme Pumping Station, Southery. |
Conservation/ Maintenance History | Status2014-12-29 Big end has excessive play and new rings are needed.
Fuel tank has multiple leaks where water has rotted the bottom. |
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