On Mon, 7 May 2018 16:22:38 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > 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. If it has two cylinders 90 degrees out from each other, it would not have that problem. Craig _______________________________________ 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
