600 HP Snow Gas Engine ProjectProject Lead - Dr. Paul Harvey |
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National Fuel Gas Corporation of Titusville, PA donated a 1917, 600 HP Snow tandem double acting gas compressing engine in 1992. This engine was removed from their Roystone Station and has been in storage at Coolspring Power Museum until erection began in 2006. At 65 feet long with a 20 ton, 18 ft diameter flywheel, this acquisition will become one of the largest gas engines ever to be preserved in running condition. We are looking for additional funding, volunteer labor, and materials to complete this project. If you are interested in donating, visit our "Ways to Contribute" page to learn more.
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Current Progress5/4/2008 On Sunday Mark Himes and Chris Austin put the repaired clutch in the Lorain, and changed the magneto that Mark had rebuilt. They then removed the cylinder sole plate for the Snow and cleaned it out and replaced the rotted and missing plates that were on the bottom. They plan on moving the Reeves next weekend. 5/3/2008 Today Mark Himes, Chris Austin, and Nate Smith removed the cylinder sole plate replaced the rusted out steel plates, and cleaned all the debris for the enclosed air passage. They are now ahead of schedule. May Work Weekend will see the leveling done and perhaps a cylinder put in place. They need a big “thanks” for their diligence and progress. Pictures shown below are from newest to oldest. As you scroll down, you are going back in time. |
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| New grating front end of engine. |
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| New grating, South side. |
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| New grating, North side. |
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| New grating is installed so Volunteers can begin leveling the base plate. |
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| Angle Iron is installed to make ready for the new grating. |
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| The crane was re-roped and has had a rebuilt engine and re-cored radiator installed. We're now ready for the "Big" lifts. |
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| A volunteer crew moves 600 Snow Parts from storage at Knox Station to CPM in preparation for installation. This is the compressor and crankshaft support bearing. In the front row from left to right is Chris Austin, Mark Himes, Nate Smith, Ken Uplinger, and Mike Murphy. In the back row left to right is Ben Egloff and Doug Fye. Taking the picture is Paul Harvey. Thanks to these hard-working folks for moving this project forward. |
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| The cylinder base plate for the 600 HP Snow engine was lifted off the foundation with the military crane on 8/19. We realized that it was full of grout when Smith Hauling moved it to the location, and this would have to be done. Mark Himes, Ken Uplinger, and Vance Packard worked very hard all afternoon with three jackhammers removing all the old grouting. The little Cat compressor from Montana had its first job and did well with air to spare. The casting has been cleaned and is back on the foundation awaiting leveling, cylinder installation and grouting. |
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| 32 ton 600 HP Snow Gas Engine main frame and the lower half of the 22.5 ft flywheel are shown in their place on the new foundation. Moving crew left to right is Dr. Paul Harvey, Clark Colby, Ken Uplinger, Mark Himes, Chris Austin, and Doug Fye. |
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| 600 HP Snow Gas Engine foundation is complete |
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| 600 HP Snow Gas Engine footer being poured |
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| Workers pour the concrete matt foundation. |
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| Contractors used this concrete pumping truck to pour the massive concrete foundation for the 600 HP Snow Gas Engine Project. |
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