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Museum Submarine Discussion / Silversides new Mk37

« on: December 21, 2013, 10:57:43 AM »

The Silversides has a new Mark 37 torpedo for display. We want to say thank you to Dennis Gilbert and Rick Gilbert from the Batfish, also to Peter Papadakos from the Hawthorn ordnance museum in Nevada. My brother Tom who helped with the pick up and assembly. Merry Christmas to ALL. 

Frank Lydell

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Silversides Sharples purifier

« on: September 06, 2013, 09:38:02 AM »

I need some parte for the purifier. My main need is a couple of belts, new or used. Any tools or parts will also help. Thanks. Frank Lydell

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Museum Submarine Discussion / USS Silversides 2012

« on: November 27, 2012, 10:40:08 AM »

Well it's the end of our season again and we had a good year. Were now draining all the water systems and piping getting ready for winter. We got a lot of run time on 3&4 main engines and managed to burn 250 galons of fuel. We also had help from some old boat sailors doing lineups and starting engines. Their is no way to describe the smiles on their faces and sometimes a misty eye when they fire up a Fairbanks.  We had lots of visitors, some old sub vets from WW II and it's always a joy talking with tnem. The USS Perch reunion came over from Grand Rapids and spent the day. They had their tribute for their lost shipmates, a local lady (i forgot her name) played Taps for them and we started engines when she finished, it was moving to say the least. Once again a few misty eyes. Theis is no way that volunteering could ever be considered work!

Now it's time for some maintenance getting ready for next year.  Can anyone donate or loan us a F/M injector test stand and pressure gauge calibrator?

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Silversides, engine run and special visitor, 5/13.

« on: May 14, 2012, 09:19:03 AM »

 We took on fuel this week and got a good run on # 3 & 4 main engines. We had lots of visitors including a west Michigan camera group and one special visitor. Jillian Thompson who is writing a paper for her masters on diesel boats. She is gathering material on diesel boat operations, restoration and preservation projects. She will be visiting Tom & Lesley next on the Drum. This should be interesting for all those involved with, and interested in the boats. I will keep you posted. Frank

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Museum Submarine Discussion / USS Silversides first engine run 2012

« on: April 15, 2012, 11:30:09 AM »

 We started # 3 & 4 main engines this weekend, first time this season. Everything went well with the ever reliable F/Ms. We had a lot of visitors and everyone enjoyed the sight, sound and smell. I think were off to a good season, stop by if you get a chance. Frank

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USS Pampanito (SS-383) / H/P aircompressor motor startes

« on: April 03, 2012, 09:46:52 AM »

Rick, i have those pictures of the motor starter if you still need them. Frank (silversides)

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Museum Submarine Discussion / Silversides, pacific chart

« on: March 25, 2012, 10:05:59 AM »

I'm trying to lacate a navigational chart of the Pacific ocean from Pereal Harbor to the coast of China for a project on the Silversides. Any help is always appreciated. Frank

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Submarine Related Chatter / Fairbanks injector test stand

« on: January 04, 2012, 10:12:51 PM »

From the USS Silversides. I'm in need of a fuel injector test stand for the Fairbanks 38D8 1/8. A donation or on loan, i have a bunch to test and set. Thanks.    Frank Lydell     f_lydell@msn.com