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      Creator(s):
Mackay, H. V. Massie Harris Pty. Ltd.
Gardner, Bob

Date: 1930 -

Description: Cast iron, steel and brass stationary engine mounted on a trolley. The engine was restored in 2002 and is in working order. Engine is Sundial no 5683 RPM 600 Type B BHP 2. This type of engine was used on farms for shearing sheds and milking machines. Restoration involved some cannibalisation of parts from two other Sundial engines and some new parts.

Format: realia

Titles:
Sundial Engine

Subjects: farm machines

Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.

Object number: FHR_00034

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