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Speed Increaser for a Generator Drive
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Speed increaser on the factory floor. This product was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the United States Corps of Engineers. Falk caption reads, "Low level dam site/generator drive. Large special speed increaser for Ozark dam site of Arkansas River... see Engineering File for exact details. This view shows partial assembly minus top covers and thrust bridge." Male employee in photograph is Don Ferch.
June 23, 1971
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Special Speed Increaser
June 23, 1971
This speed increaser, a component of a generator drive, was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the United States Corps of Engineers. Falk caption reads, "Low level dam site/generator drive. La...
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