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27th February 2015, 07:50 PM #1
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What could this piston be out of?
Hi Guys, In a moment of weakness I purchased this piston from Grays online, but the vendor knew nothing about the origins. Any ideas on what this might have been out of? It's 412mm in diameter, 603mm overall height with a 140mm diameter gudgeon bushing.
Thanks for any help.
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27th February 2015, 07:53 PM #2
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Marine engine?
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27th February 2015, 08:55 PM #3
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Possibly a loco.
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27th February 2015, 09:04 PM #4
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Why?
Just as a matter of interest, if you don't know what it is out out then presumably you have no use for it. Why did you buy it?
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27th February 2015, 09:10 PM #5
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Because he didnt have one.. now he does. I do it all the time
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27th February 2015, 09:21 PM #6
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Flawless logic. Originally Posted by Stustoys
Because he didnt have one.. now he does. I do it all the time
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27th February 2015, 09:24 PM #7
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If I followed that advise I'd have more money in my pocket and a lot more space in my shed. Originally Posted by sacc51
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27th February 2015, 09:58 PM #8
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It is definitely out of a vintage model aircraft engine.
Ken
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27th February 2015, 10:05 PM #9
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A conversation starter.
Trash bin.
Large ash tray.
Weight for holding glue jobs down.
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27th February 2015, 10:20 PM #10
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no idea what it's out of
definitely not from the average suburban lawnmower
But a bit of glass 2" to 3" to more" bigger in radius and what a great side table !
wish I had one ...regards
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27th February 2015, 10:53 PM #11
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Must be his first day here.. Originally Posted by sacc51
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27th February 2015, 10:54 PM #12
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Tug boat.
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27th February 2015, 11:11 PM #13
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Marine engine - This one is close to the size.
1. Main Engine:
The vessel is powered by one (1) set MaK – Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co.KG, Type 9M43C, four stroke, single acting, 9 cylinders, 430 mm bore, 610 mm stroke, turbocharged medium speed marine diesel engine, with one ABB Turbo Systems, TPL76-C33 turbo-charger (S/No.HT471013, year 2006), and with an MCR Output of 8,400 kW (11,500 bhp) at 500 rpm. The governor is a Woodward, type UG-40 D.I. Engine No.68073, Year 2006.
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28th February 2015, 12:37 AM #14
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It could be out of an old stationary engine. I have a 67Hp 1924 Ruston Hornsby engine with only a slightly smaller piston. These were single piston engines that often drove large irrigation pumps and mine is by no means the largest. The overall engine weighs about 10 tonne with flywheel about 4 tonnes. The muffler weighs more than a tonne. When I moved mine there was an even bigger engine only a km down the river. But could just as easily be out of a large marine engine.
Regards Mark
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28th February 2015, 01:35 AM #15
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what material is made out of?
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