[Steam-engine] Wachs Engine

[James Mackessy]

Hi Rick;
     Nice find! Yes, that's a lap seam boiler. I don't know how the
inspectors in your
neck of the woods feel about them, but in New York they are trying to
discourage
the use of them, even hobby use. The cracked flywheel will be a bit of a
challenge,
but I've seen others worse than that repaired, albeit on a slower turning
engine. I
don't know much about Wachs engines, but would be interested to know if they
used
a balanced valve as opposed to a plain slide valve. Is it loose, and what
bore and stroke
do you figure?
Best Regards;
Jim Mackessy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
To: "steam-engine" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:11 AM
Subject: [Steam-engine] Wachs Engine


>   Howdy all from Montana.
> My friend and I just pickedup this boiler and engine.  I usually frequent
> the SEL but enjoy all the steam posts also.
>   Any info on this engine and unmarked boiler would greatly be
> appreciated....ie wt., hp., rpm., etc.
>
>   Here's a picture album link to where we are getting it ready to trailer.
>
>
> http://community.webshots.com/album/188300547wpVzDE
>
>
>
> Thanks in anticipation!!
>
> Rick Strobel
> http://community.webshots.com/user/stroberc
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