[Steam-engine] Reverser lever

[Richard Strobel]

Thank you Francis..I can see I have a lot more studing to do.

Nice hearing from you as it's been awhile...how was your trip downunder?

Regards,
Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Francis Orr" <steam.boat at verizon.net>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Reverser lever


> Rick,
> The "Reverse Lever" changes the motion of the valve in relation to the
> motion of the piston. In addition, it controls the amount of valve travel.
> The motion has to do with Ahead & Reverse while the amount of valve travel
> has to do with the period of time that steam is admitted into the 
> cylinder.
> As you move the Reverse Lever towards the mid position, the amount of 
> valve
> travel is reduced thus admitting less steam into the cylinder and yes it
> does effect the power output. You need a lot of power to get a train 
> moving
> but not much to keep it moving once in motion.
>
> Nation Builder books has the J.I. Case book listed on Ebay right now with 
> no
> bids starting at about $9.00. Lindsay Publications used to put out a copy 
> of
> the book but I have not seen it listed lately. If you are going to mess 
> with
> steam you have to get the 8 Vol series "Audel's Engineers and Mechanics
> Guide." Finally, get into your search engine for Woolf Valve Gear. There 
> are
> guys out there who have put it all onto video presentations so you can see
> how it all works. There are some very interesting valve motions out there 
> so
> take a look at them.
> Francis A. Orr
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Strobel" <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 7:06 AM
> Subject: [Steam-engine] Reverser lever
>
>
> > G'day all;]
> >   Would someone explain the "Reverser Lever" and notches on a Case 60?
> > Mostly pertaining to the movement of the eccentric/slide valve and how
> this
> > MAY effect the power of the engine if in fact it does?
> >
> >   TIA...getting closer everyday to building a fire
> >
> >   RickinMt.
> >
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