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21st September 2017, 10:35 AM
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Governor
We are looking for a governor for a Fowler K7 ploughing engine. Very similar if not the same as the one fitted to compound agricultural type
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21st September 2017, 02:00 PM
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Ho , ho , ho ! I remember Charlie Clark telling me that he removed yours and threw it over over a hedge because he reckoned that it was throttling the steam . If you are stuck then I can help with a drawing . Is the valve still in the cylinder ?
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21st September 2017, 04:50 PM
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Yes Bob the valve is still in the cylinder block. But a drawing is always very welcome because there is a change that I have to machine all the individual parts. If we don't find a complete governor we are planning to do a casting (or multiple) and I start in winter to do the machining. If so I will machine duplicates to have spare parts and/or a complete governor. You never know if we need it for another K7.
Noach
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The only true Fowler color is black. Black will she be. Yes black from mud and oil ! I am not God.... but when I was, for sure I was steam ploughing in heaven !
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22nd September 2017, 07:21 PM
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Which hedge Bob?
Rgds Mike
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23rd September 2017, 11:25 AM
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I'd have thought that it was the valve throttling the steam.
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23rd September 2017, 08:50 PM
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Got another question folks. Drive between the crankshaft and gears is by two keys. Hilda's are worn in the shaft and the gear. Given that as far as we could tell all 4 K7'S at Bedford had the same issue. Ergo inadequate design. Wonder if the crank is man enough to open out the keyways enough to true them up then machine two more at 90deg. What has anyone else done?? Rgds mike
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