![]() 06/05/2017 at 16:25 • Filed to: Tractor, Hot Bulb | ![]() | ![]() |
Step 1
Light gas burner, commence to heat bulb
Step 2
Gather crowd who anticipate a spectacle
Step 3
Remove steering wheel
Step 4
Apply wheel to flywheel. Use it to bring piston to just below top dead centre and then use the compression thus generated to help you turn the crank the other way. Repeat until engine starts. Repeat again when engine promptly stops. If engine starts in the wrong direction manage fuel until you get it to change direction
Step 5
Watch tractor doing little happy dance
![]() 06/05/2017 at 16:39 |
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And one for you, Sir:
![]() 06/05/2017 at 16:59 |
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Ooooh, a Blackstone oil engine!
There were several of those on display at the show I went to.
![]() 06/05/2017 at 18:27 |
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The video is exquisite in it’s detail and sound quality.
![]() 06/05/2017 at 21:10 |
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quick get me some more sperm whale oil!