> On May 7, 2018 at 4:09 PM Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Steam engines have maximum torque at zero speed.
If the crank is at 90 degrees, yes. At TDC, it's zero torque. I forget which direct drive steam engine car could easily get stuck in a ditch at TDC. It might have been an early Stanley model. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com