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This document discusses how to properly set the eccentric crank on steam locomotives equipped with Walschaerts or Baker valve gears. It describes the relationship between the eccentric crank, main pin, and link or connecting rod motion. The key steps are: 1) Make an initial eccentric crank setting based on design drawings; 2) Use a dial indicator attached to the link or connecting rod to fine tune the setting so the indicator reads the same when the main pin is on both dead centers. Repeating this process e

Author
Ardian Hadi Pratama
Language
EN