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Thank you for the replies.

I'll have to figure out what fittings I have and tubing would probably be available at the local autoparts store. Otherwise, I see some places online that carry the fittings.. I just need to figure out what I have on the engine and boiler. I've also got an inquiry to Stuart... but hopefully I can get something together for fittings in the next day or so. I have a friend giving me some scrap plywood so that I can eventually mount these.

Thank you for the firing instructions. On the site glass - if the site glass is 1/2 full does that mean the water is at half? 3/4 on the site glass would be 3/4 water filled? As the boiler is running, when is a good time to pull the heat away to stop / refill (how empty on the water?).

Thanks also on the cautionary note regarding the alcohol burners - yep, alchohol vapors are indeed very flammable and can be pretty darn near invisible! Will definitely need to make sure they are properly extinguished before refilling / shutting off.

You had mentioned blowing out some of the water to empty the boiler when it still has some pressure.. is there a good number on the gauge to watch for when to open the valve?

Also, what are some good post-run things to do... (cleaning & lubricating)

Sorry for all the questions! I just want to ensure I get things as close to right on the first try!

Oh, I've attached a pic of the burner I have and also of the gauge on my stuart boiler.

I think that's all I have for now. I want to focus on getting everything running first