The larger volume air receiver for the 1938 MAN engine. Out with the “small” in with the “BIGGAR” The receiver passed it's visual and hydraulic test with flying colours. Part of the inspection was an ultrasonic test to determine the thickness of the vessel. The ends measured at 20 mm and the rolled welded body at 18 mm! Today after Ken had removed the original smaller air receiver, part painting the larger one and up ending it to drain off the remaining water left over from the hydraulic test. P

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