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Author Topic: Checking out my Stuart 5A  (Read 886 times)

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Re: Checking out my Stuart 5A
« on: September 08, 2020, 04:25:05 pm »
the valve shoe should 'float' so the steam pressure in the valve chest can press the shoe to the face for a good seal.
If it is securely attached to the valve rod the shoe can lift as the rod moves giving a poor seal to the face.
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