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Bing vertical 130/863
« on: March 31, 2022, 07:16:57 am »
Got this nice little Bing today. New for me is this kind
of sight glass. The engine runs both directions and has
a steam valve. The burner has two wicks and is of simple art.
It came complete with cup, funnel and instruction manual.
I already made a steam test - all perfect.
Have a nice day, Arnold ;D


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Re: Bing vertical 130/863
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2022, 08:08:22 am »
Very nice. Ernst Plank also used this type of sight glass on some of their early engines. You are lucky it is well sealed--they are a nightmare to remove and reseal if leaking.
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Re: Bing vertical 130/863
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2022, 10:48:20 am »
Very nice engine and a good runner! Congratulations!
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Re: Bing vertical 130/863
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2022, 07:49:32 pm »
Quote from: parallelmotion on March 31, 2022, 08:08:22 am
Very nice. Ernst Plank also used this type of sight glass on some of their early engines. You are lucky it is well sealed--they are a nightmare to remove and reseal if leaking.
 


I'll bet that site glass would be hard to redo, very lucky indeed.
A very nice engine and a smooth runner. Congratulations Arnold.
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Re: Bing vertical 130/863
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2022, 01:07:40 pm »
Never seen a Bing with that sight glass, hope it stays sealed for you  ;)

Chunky looking cylinder and the steam valve is a bonus not on many of the smaller engines. It sure is nice to have, not only for speed control, but you can add oil mid-steaming too. Good looking base color too  8)
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