John R. Bentley 2010.

Machining the
Crosshead Guides and Bracket
-  for the Stuart Compound Launch Engine  -

Crosshead Guides

















































































Be careful here - the drawing shows countersinking on the same side at both ends of the guides.
Actually they should be countersunk on opposite sides compared to opposing ends.











































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Soleplate

Cylinder Block

Top Cylinder Covers

Lower Cylinder Covers

Steam Chests

                 Crosshead Guides and Bracket (this page)

Crankshaft

Eccentrics

Flywheel

Connecting Rods and Crossheads

Main Bearings

Pistons

Fittings: Oil Cups

Fittings: Drain Cocks

Fittings: Exchange Pipe, Flanges and Glands

Stephenson Link Reversing Gear (5 pages)

Completing and Erecting the Compound Launch Engine

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