J. I. Case Traction Engine.
J. I. CASE TRACTION ENGINE.
This engine is known as the Center Crank, Rear Gear traction. The engine is mounted on the center of boiler at the rear end, and rests upon and is securely bolted to two saddles. The rear saddle also supports the two outer bearings for the crank shaft.
The engine frame is cast in one piece, cylindrical in shape, with bored guides for cross-head, and has large lateral openings. It forms the front cylinder head at one end, and contains the two pillow block bearings at the other.
The cylinder is overhanging and self-lining.
It has the locomotive type boiler, with open bottom fire box, covered with an ash pan, and has a steam dome at front end. The outer shell of this boiler over fire box extends beyond the back head. To this extension is bolted the two brackets containing the bearings for the main axle and cross shaft.
The traction wheels are of the wrought rim steel spoke type, with high mud cleats bolted diagonally across the entire width of tire.
The front axle is supplied with a ball-bearing bolster, which supports the front end of boiler. The engine has the [Friction Clutch], Link Reverse Gear, Long Heater, Independent Pump, [Injector], Water Tank on side, Foot Board with Tool Boxes attached, and all necessary attachments and fittings to make a complete traction engine, and one that will be perfectly safe with proper handling.
The steering wheel and band wheel are on the same side of engine, and the straight stack and extension front has a spark arrester on the inside.