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Re: Large Steam Engine made of Lead Babbitt Castings
« on: April 09, 2026, 09:41:48 pm »
Wow, are you going to try and steam it?  That thing is cool!

I’d like to try to steam it at least once, but I’m a little concerned about the low melting point of the babbitt base. It has obviously survived being steamed in the past, so it should be ok as long as I don’t get crazy with the heat.
Mike

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