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Petter pumping engine from Gelli
Petter Patent 'S' Type Oil Engine from Gelli. Used by the area water authority. Works No. - 208144, B.H.P. - 18, R.P.M. - 450.
Vertical single cylinder, two-stroke cycle,surface ignition diesel engine. Colour - grey, black and green. Runs on diesel oil or refined petroleum (kerosene) - a specific gravity of not more than 0.86. The initial heat for starting was normally supplied by a cold start cartridge. Fitted with a 'Calibrator' mechanical sight feed lubricator. Compression pressure should be 150 lbs per sq in. Twin flywheels of 1066 mm diameter.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
83.4I
Creation/Production
Petter
Date: 1938
Acquisition
Donation, 16/2/1983
Measurements
Length
(mm): 1500
Width
(mm): 1120
Height
(mm): 1830
Weight
(tons): 3
Weight
(kg): 1829
Material
cast iron
steel
brass
copper
asbestos, white - Chrysotile
Location
In store
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