Unidentified artifact on shipwreck wi... |
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dmarx0405
Member Username: dmarx0405
Post Number: 8 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 03:12 pm: |
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This artifact was located on a shipwreck off the coast of New England of a possible fishing vessel equipped with a 6 cylinder Atlas or Fairbanks Morse diesel engine (circa 1940s). The artifact is made out of brass or bronze and is possibly associated with the vessel's engine. I am trying to identify this artifact to help date and possibly identify the vessel. There were several of these artifacts on the shipwreck site roughly all in the same location. I have included photos of both sides of the item (see below)in hopes that someone will be able to help me figure out what it is.
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James Crow
New member Username: nikeajax
Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, August 29, 2008 - 10:15 am: |
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looks like part of the cooling system to me. a flow restrictor on the exhaust manifold maybe. |
   
luis demaria
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| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 06:42 pm: |
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Dear Enthusiast, Im trying to identify this (2) stroke engine. No numbers/name plate/ or brand name inlayed. It's made off cast iron,63mm bore,brass bushing and graser. Any ideas??? I'll really appreciate any comments. [email protected] |
   
Todd Vidgen
Senior Member Username: todd_vidgen
Post Number: 82 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 06:35 pm: |
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The 2 bronze items look like the end plate of a heat exchanger |
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