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 Engine in situ at Perry Oaks Sewage Works2015 views
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 It was lifted out in one piece after cylinder were taken off1771 viewsRuston VXA in workshop prior to restoration and cleaning
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 Martin who has carried out most of the cleaning and restoration of the Ruston VXA 1740 views
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 This other Ruston engine replaced the other VXA that had failed years before1716 views
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 View of engine on top gantry1638 viewsthe pump is on the floor below
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 Piston and rod removed for cleaning1611 viewsRuston VXA
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 Engine partly dismantled ready for transportation to Cheshire1609 viewsJanuary 1997
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 Foundations after engine removed1596 views
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 Close up of the fuel pump before it is removed for cleaning1594 viewsRuston VXA
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 All 4 cylinders and heads fitted1538 viewsRuston VXA
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 Piston and rod part way through cleaning process1494 viewsRuston VXA
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 View along the engine, mostly reassembled1466 viewsRuston VXA
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