radius rod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of radius rod
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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A. Take down main rod, block cross-head, disconnect front end of radius rod and chain to running board and block the valve to cover ports.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Unless radius rod lifters can be uncoupled, leave a little slack in the blocking.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A. Disconnect the forward end of the radius rod, suspend it from running board, block the valve, provide for lubricating the piston and proceed.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A radius rod connects the link block to the valve stem.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
Q. If the radius rod on Walschaert gear is disabled, what should be done?
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
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