The Stuart Major Beam is typical of the smaller industrial engines of the nineteenth century. It is based on a eighth scale model designed by Mr. George Gentry & serialised in Model Engineer magazine throughout 1914. In 1968 modifications were made to the engine by Mr. H. A. Taylor including a reduction in the bore, a redesigned feed pump & replacement of Whitworth fixings with B.A. The Stuart Major Beam kit
Includes:: all the castings, finished gears, piston rings & drawings but none of the necessary materials or fixings. Engine Description: Stuart Major Beam Set of Unmachined Castings, Governor Gears, Piston Rings & Drawings only. Specifications:
Height: 18 1/4 Inches. Flywheel Diameter:13 7/8 Inches. Cylider Bore: 1 3/4 Inches Diameter. Cylinder Stroke:3 3/4 Inches. Contents: Cast Iron: Baseplate, pedestal, column, beam, pulley, entablature, cylinder, valve chest & cover, top cylinder cover, cylinder boss, piston, slide valve, crank, main bearings, beam bearings, connecting rod, feed pump body, feed pump gl&, governor bracket, flywheel. Gunmetal: Valve shaft bearings, feed pump flange, eccentric strap. Sundries: Seven detailed drawings, piston rings, finished governor gears.