The new guy

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The new guy

Post by mike stacey » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:18 am

Hello from British Columbia.I have been lurking for a while,now it is time to dive in!The only boat I have is a 16 foot glass lifeboat which I thought might make a nice steamer with the right power plant,but now it seems I am on a different track.Last weekend I brought home a 1911 Lune Valley compound 4+8x5.I'll need a bigger boat.The engine has been in dry storage,greased and oiled, since 1947,before that it was in a fishboat until the boiler gave up.Originally it was in service with the navy.It is coming apart for cleaning,and most of the machine has very little to zero wear,no rust.I have found no information on the internet regarding these engines,so I will be asking questions!I look forward to corresponding with other members. Thank You for taking me in! Mike Stacey
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Re: The new guy

Post by TahoeSteam » Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:51 am

Mike,

Welcome to the forum and to the hobby!

We'd LOVE to see some pictures of your engine!

There are many paths one can take and as many opinions on which one you should. This place us full of wisdom with answers to your every question.
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Re: The new guy

Post by steamboatjack » Sat Dec 10, 2016 9:11 am

Hi Mike,
We are all eagerly awaiting pictures of this, an engine of this size is now rare. Lune valley were not actually engine builders but marketed Savery and Simpson Strickland engines. I suspect this is a Savery 32 I.H.P. but the picture will hopefully tell all. I have a smaller version of this here in UK.
Best regards and welcome to the forum.
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Re: The new guy

Post by mike stacey » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:20 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome.That's very interesting that Lune Valley were agents for other makers! I am amazed at how beautifully the engine was built.I'm lucky to have acquired it.My dad had been bugging the owner to sell it for years! I have a few pictures to post,but when I tried to include it in my first post the all-knowing computer said it was too big.I'm not great with computers,but I could email it. Mike
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Re: The new guy

Post by Mike Rometer » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:38 pm

There is a simple program that you can download to reduce your photos with, called PIXresizer. Once downloaded it is reasonably self explanatory. All you need then is, to know where (folder) you keep your photos, and where you are going to save the reduced ones. I have had no trouble with photos reduced to 600 x 450.

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Re: The new guy

Post by TahoeSteam » Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:07 am

You can leave them full size if you upload to photobucket.com or flickr.com then copy and paste the IMG link in your post here
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Re: The new guy

Post by steamboatjack » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:31 am

Here are Mike's pics it is a Savery engine 32 IHP at 250 PSI & 500 RPM.
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Re: The new guy

Post by Akitene » Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:34 pm

Jack, that's a beautiful engine, in pristine condition for its age. What are its dimensions? Any chance to get a better pic of the worm gear driven pump? By the way, I like the crosshead sliding assy, very unique design.
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Re: The new guy

Post by mike stacey » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:36 pm

Thanks for posting pictures,Jack.Akitene,the engine is 4+8x5.
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Re: The new guy

Post by mike stacey » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:04 pm

Here is some photos.
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