Dandy Dave Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Got this gem from a friend. It was in a Nordburg Diesel that got rebuilt a while back. 1-1/8th stem. Edited February 11 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 3 minutes ago, Dandy Dave said: Got this gem from a friend. It was in a Nordburg Diesel that got rebuilt a while back. What does the valve spring look like? The front coils off a 60's Lincoln? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Several more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Just now, hook said: What does the valve spring look like? The front coils off a 60's Lincoln? Sounds about right. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Well my paperweight is almost the same size as yours. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Well I have valve envy. But, mine is brand new! So it is a conversation piece n the living room. ~4" head an d 7/8" stem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Here is mine. Dad was a pilot in WWII and this was in with his stuff. Has sentimental value to me. I couldn't tell you what engine other than WWII bomber. Not huge like your guyses, but pretty cool to me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Might be a tad small for this monster. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Son Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 15 hours ago, Dandy Dave said: Got this gem from a friend. It was in a Nordburg Diesel that got rebuilt a while back. 1-1/8th stem. It might make a good grinder stand... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 6 hours ago, 7th Son said: It might make a good grinder stand... I bet that takes one hecht of a plunger to lap it in.................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 44 minutes ago, hook said: I bet that takes one hecht of a plunger to lap it in.................... Now you have me thinking. I'll have to measure my toilet bowl plunger. 🤓 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 21 hours ago, Larry Schramm said: Well my paperweight is almost the same size as yours. Mines still bigger then yours. 😉😁🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 17 hours ago, JACK M said: Here is mine. Dad was a pilot in WWII and this was in with his stuff. Has sentimental value to me. I couldn't tell you what engine other than WWII bomber. Not huge like your guyses, but pretty cool to me. B17. Powerplant: Four 1,200 hp Wright R-1820-97 nine cylinder air-cooled single row radial engines. General Electric Type B-22 exhaust driven turbo-superchargers, installed under engine nacelles. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 You sure that not an axle? LOL 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Well, it depends on whether you have a big block or a small block. Natural gas powered reciprocating gas engine, connected right to the Pennsylvania gas well. Burn clean. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I've got to show my wife this topic. I'm the only one doesn't have the parts in the house! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 4 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: Well, it depends on whether you have a big block or a small block. Natural gas powered reciprocating gas engine, connected right to the Pennsylvania gas well. Burn clean. Measurements? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: I've got to show my wife this topic. I'm the only one doesn't have the parts in the house! It should be OK to have it in the house if you are using it as a paper weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 It's a perception thing. Her perception is my reality. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank DuVal Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 And it has to be CLEAN!😁👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 What kind of person would want two of those valves so much they would carry them around Hershey all day? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge28 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I am a retired transport mechanic. Been all my life. Those valves are common on diesel engines like Cummins 903 and 250 /6 models Cummins engines are of a different poppet valve adjusting design. Stands all by itself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) The Snow Gas engine uses much bigger valves. But then again at 1423……. liters! NOT cubic inches, it certainly needs to breathe a little bit easier. FYI- That’s 86,800 CID. It’s what we call in our shop a BFE………..figure it out! Total weight of this unit……..140 TONS……..🤔 Back when America built stuff……..and people actually worked for a living. Edited February 13 by edinmass (see edit history) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerczak Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I actually have a monster valve in my kitchen....and my wife likes it. It has been holding paper towels for 20 years now. It came from a large Caterpillar engine. 9 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I like the paper towel holder! That rates two thumbs up. 👍 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 13 hours ago, edinmass said: The Snow Gas engine uses much bigger valves. But then again at 1423……. liters! NOT cubic inches, it certainly needs to breathe a little bit easier. FYI- That’s 86,800 CID. It’s what we call in our shop a BFE………..figure it out! Total weight of this unit……..140 TONS……..🤔 Back when America built stuff……..and people actually worked for a living. This is set up at the Coolspring power museum show grounds in PA. More on this beast. http://www.coolspringpowermuseum.org/Exhibits/Exley/Snow_600_00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 16 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: What kind of person would want two of those valves so much they would carry them around Hershey all day? Only a diehard gearhead. 😁 You didn't have a pack donkey with you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK Sr. Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I’ve been collecting large valves etc. for years, here are some of the big valves, big nut, big pistons, and big wheel bearing that collect dust on my office floor 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK Sr. Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I was told the Largest Valve came from the Philadelphia shipyard. It is 7in across the head, 31 in tall, and a 1 1/2 in stem. It was a Macungie flea market find years ago. The second largest is different because it has threads halfway up the stem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 And a cool bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK Sr. Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Jack, that Bell has the engine number stamped on it. It came from a Baldwin Mallet steam engine that was last used by B&O Railroad. Built in Philadelphia in 1931, Junked in 1953. It is another flea market find years ago. That engine had 6 high-pressure drive wheels then 6 Low Pressure Drive wheels that use the exhaust from the first six wheels. It must’ve been quite a beast to get over the western mountains of Pennsylvania , West Virginia and on into Ohio. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a sell Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 That is pretty cool. Some old engine valves like that had sodium in the stem to help cool the valve. As the valve moved up and down it would slosh up and transfer heat away from the valve head. Exposed to air it is rather explosive. Do not cut those valve stems open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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