Rallies this weekend?
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:01:17 +0100
Once again I am looking for weekend entertainment - any comments on
Wiltshire Steam & Vintage Rally at Rainscombe park or Whitwell Steam and
Country Fair at Codicote (Herts)?
Nick H ...
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OT - modern binary explosives.
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:13:30 +0100
No fun being a water melon these days.
http://www.clipaday.com/2006/11/modern_binary_explosives.html
Very sobering ..............
regards,
Kim Siddorn
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Re: Petters PU8 Genny
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:56:51 -0700 (PDT)
I am trying to sell my PU8 if anyone is interested, Has not been
started for about 4 years but was a good runner last time i tried it.
Yours for ¡ê50, Derby and Burton on Trent area. Email pswindell at
googlemail.com if interested.
Thanks Paul.
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Anyone with big transport heading from the south west to the Midlands?
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:55:52 +0000
Hi folks,
Is anyone with a Transit-sized pick-up truck or larger (not really big,
I know) making a journey from the south west (Somerset/Wiltshire area)
to the Midlands (Shropshire)? I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd
ask. I might be buying some JCB parts which need transporting. There
will be a fro ...
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Re: Re: Re: Petters PU8 Genny
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:01:54 +0100
On Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:39:02 +0100, "Nick H" <n_highfield@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Not something I've seen on an SE before but I can think of a couple of car
>engines that had manifold drains - Hillman Imp with a little tube and (I
>think) the ubiquitous Ford Eight and Ten with grooves on the gasket face.
>
>Nick ...
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Re: Re: Re: Petters PU8 Genny
Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:24:58 +0100
On Sun, 1 Jun 2008 18:53:24 +0100, "campingstoveman"
<martin.perman@btopenworld.com> wrote:
>Peter,
>
>As far as I can remember the manifolds had small holes at the base of the
>tubes just before they attached to the heads. Also they arte strictly petrol
>engines, I think you have two tanks because they are ...
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Bitton station Crank up
Sat, 31 May 2008 14:47:28 +0100
Pictures and 3 low res vids on
http://community.webshots.com/album/563645783FJErYn?start=0
An excellent venue for a small event just a couple of miles from my
home.Weather was kind, room for a few more engines and possible expansion to
the station forecourt.
Railway having a Diesel day(Ruston unit),Visit fr ...
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Re: Re: Re: Petters PU8 Genny
Fri, 30 May 2008 19:01:53 +0100
On Fri, 30 May 2008 18:13:26 +0100, "Kim Siddorn" <kim.siddorn@blueyonder.co.uk>
wrote:
>Never seen a PU6...........
>Kim Siddorn
It does exist according to the application listing, but may well have been
pushed out by the 8hp.
Philip is going down to Portsmouth tomorrow, and is going to call and see if ...
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Tyzack & Sons Lathe
Thu, 29 May 2008 10:37:27 +0930
Hi All
I am looking for a manual for a Tyzack & Sons lathe.
I cannot fond a model number.
However it has a 4 inch chuck, 6 inch face plate & approx 12 inches between
centres.
Any help would be appreciated. (Can proivide a picture if that will help)
Thanks
John W
Greenhill
South Australia
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It's an APU Jim, but not as we know it!
Wed, 28 May 2008 13:11:48 +0100
SEM dropped on the doormat this morning and something which caught my
eye in the brief flick through before heading off to work, was a short
article on an interesting little engine apparently used to provide
electrical power on airships. I noted down the web address given for
pics of more surviving examples an ...
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