IND-X run for fun!

• IND-X run for fun!
  Posted by komet163b on 21 Apr, 2022 12:33
•   I'm working on another ELEKTRO...I added one of my 380 watt tube heaters
  with heatsink and the unit now heats up well.  I re-gasketed the whistle
  and it works....ok.  Unfortunately, the engine is a leaker and I'll have
  to fix the slide valve and piston like I did on another ELEKTRO.  So, all
  steam and no run.
  
    Well, I turned to one of my old faithful engines, the IND-X with two
  flywheels, to satisfy my steaming needs.  No disappointment here.  Runs
  pretty well slow or fast.  I added a video for kicks and giggles.
  
  https://youtu.be/ahy-iSJf-Jw
  
  Happy steaming,
  Wayne
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 21 Apr, 2022 13:14
• Not everyday we get the chance to see one of these under steam...
  
  I really enjoyed the movie, thanks for sharing Wayne!
  
  PS. Do keep us posted on the Elektro
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by tenniV11 on 21 Apr, 2022 13:49
• Elektro new to me - sturdy construction and
  runs nice, thanks for sharing
  Arnold
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by komet163b on 21 Apr, 2022 14:01
• It's nice to run an engine you know will work,
  especially after working on an engine that just
  plain isn't ready to go.
  
  Arnold...The engine shown is the IND-X.  The
  ELEKTRO still needs work so the IND-X was a
  consolation run.
  
  Wayne
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by crazydoug on 21 Apr, 2022 17:36
• Nice running. Do you have a link to the tube heater you use. Does it go inside the boiler or at tech underneath?
  Thanks
  Crazydoug
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by komet163b on 22 Apr, 2022 10:41
• Doug...I added some pix to give an idea of how I
  used the tube heater for the ELEKTRO.  I've also
  seen it done for an EMPIRE 31.  I added a link to
  my ELEKTRO (my third) running with this heater setup
  and my home-made 'twisted' Teflon tape rings.
  
  https://youtu.be/Aa2rWLF5CMk
  
  Always happy to talk ELEKTRO's and EMPIRE's,
  Wayne
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 22 Apr, 2022 11:19
• Nice work on the Electro, while it may not still be raising sufficient steam. It's a testament to the engine build that it runs so well with very little pressure.
  
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by komet163b on 22 Apr, 2022 13:01
•   Thanks for the compliment.  ELEKTRO's have been my 'White Whale' for
  several years.
  
    Heating is not the problem...I needed to refine the teflon tape
  'ring'.  Well, I did so (only the upper ring land) and am 'Running
  it in' now using a setup from my 1960's erector set.  I'll steam
  it up before the end of the day and see the latest.  I added a short
  video of the 'Run-in'.
  
  https://youtu.be/BjAsxGmv1vM
  
  Having fun, recovering from the Wuhan flu,
  Wayne
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