[Steam-engine] Wachs Engine

[Richard Strobel]

> Rick
>
>   I have 8 stationary engines here. Two of them a J.F. Byers and they  are
> similar verticals to the Wachs engine. I have 3 boilers here and have one
> permanently installed in the engine house. If you want to see some PICS e 
> mail  me
> off the list and I will send some. Don't let any one scare you too bad 
> about
> the lap seam. If it is in good condition and has been hydroed to 1.5 times
> your  operating pressure it should be fine. If you search the boiler well 
> you
> should  find some info. The flywheel should be easy to replace. I would 
> replace
> it  before I attempted a repair. Get me some dimensions on the boiler and
> engine and  I will help you to try to determine HP. Bore, stroke. inlet 
> diameter,
> boiler  height, width, number and size of flues ect.
>
> Chas F


Pictures are alway nice, Chas.  email is

Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com

We'll get the numbers when we get it home.


Thanks much
RickinMt.