Thanks for the info on the linkage disconnect.
Regarding the bolt shaped thing on the eccentric - I don't think it's an oiler. The part is on the eccentric. The eccentric rotates with the flywheel and the crankshaft. Why would you attach an oiler to a part that rotates? Wouldn't it just...
Does anyone recognize the screw / oiler / whatever that's on the eccentric on this Robertson Semi-Rotary Steam Engine? It's to the left of "H" on the eccentric. I think it may be there to allow you to reverse the direction of the engine. Perhaps there are two indentions on the crankshaft at...