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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ... this purpose; and if an engine be kept as it ought to be, and not allowed to get into a dirty state, nothing else will be needed to have it always in first class condition, and one as creditable as all would desire. In cleaning up the metal work of an engine, if it has unfortunately been allowed to become rusty, great care must be taken not to allow any of the dirt or grit to get into the bearings or any of the rubbing surfaces, --such in a steam engine as round the piston rods, slide spindles, &c., --as it will be found to scratch and heat the parts considerably, so much so as sometimes to necessitate the stopping of the engine and allowing them to cool. Where brick dust or emery cloth are required for the purpose of cleaning, or removing the rust that may have been suffered to form, all those portions where the grit and dirt could lodge must be carefully covered over with a lump of waste during this operation; which, when the cleaning is finished, should be removed, and all the parts carefully examined and wiped to ensure the removal of anything likely to do mischief, and then oiled or greased. No trouble should be spared to prevent dirt, &c. lodging in the working parts whilst either cleaning or working, by which means the engine will be kept in good order, the liability to breaks down greatly diminished, the durability of the working parts, packing, &c. largely increased, and the satisfactory results when used, either at drill or at a fire, both in easy running and superintendence, will amply repay the little extra trouble taken in doing the work properly. 'Turps' will.be found of great assistance in cleaning off the grease and dirt where it is thick and tough, but it must not be allowed to remain on the paint work, as it will quickly cause i...

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