> > > G wrote: > > > > > > The steam valve switches to push on the back stroke, at the > > > end of the front stroke.
> > Mitch wrote: > > > > At least this one has a clutch and a gearbox, so if you stop > > at exactly TDC you can still get it rolling. By de-clutching and turning the flywheel by hand? > Craig wrote: > > Which is why freight train locomotives have their two sides out > of phase. The other reason is smoother torque. Because as the one side nears the end of the stroke (0 or 180 deg) where the torque is less, the other side is nearing max torque (90 or 270 deg) net result is fairly smooth torque even at low rpm. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
