[SEL] Curved spokes ...engine rotation

[Tim Christoff]

Hey Steve, adding to the super fine advice of Arnie, make sure you use a
minimum 20 pound sledge hammer to make up for the high humidity that seems
to be present in your area.  A lighter weight hammer just may not cut
through the air proper.

Tim Christoff
Basehor Kansas


> [Original Message]
> From: Arnie Fero <fero_ah at city-net.com>
> To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Date: 5/24/2006 3:50:47 PM
> Subject: RE: [SEL] Curved spokes ...engine rotation
>
> Hey Steve,
>
> I think this "testing" is probably very sensitive to the wristing as you
> swing the sledge.  It would probably be best to do the initial testing on
> the spokes of the engines belonging to the Evil Cloistered Oyster.  Once
> you develop a feel for the proper "spong" sound you'll be ready to do your
> own engines.
>
> BTW, you might want to be prepared to suspend testing if you hear...
> "KA-POW! SPONG!"  8-))
>
> See ya,  Arnie
>
> On Wed, 24 May 2006, Steve Royster wrote:
>
> > I'm going to go home tonight and get a big sledge hammer and "test" the
> > spokes on all my engines! Thank you Rob for sharing this information
for the
> > safety of the SEL!  Steve Royster
>
>
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