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Title: Re: Stuart S-50 Problem
Post by: txlabman on May 12, 2021, 01:38:01 pm

Quote from: Jim on May 11, 2021, 07:42:17 pm

Being brand new it could very well be tight, I gather that you've of course lubricated everything.

Are you trying to run it on air or steam?

Just try to remember anything that you change so that you can change it back to factory settings.

Take pictures from all angles before taking anything apart!

Title: Re: Stuart S-50 Problem
Post by: Jim on May 11, 2021, 07:42:17 pm

Being brand new it could very well be tight, I gather that you've of course lubricated everything.

Are you trying to run it on air or steam?

Just try to remember anything that you change so that you can change it back to factory settings.

Title: Re: Stuart S-50 Problem
Post by: lazhow on May 11, 2021, 07:35:34 pm

Thanks for the reply
New direct from Stuart their READY TO RUN model.
Does not seem ready to run.
Left off the pipe for from Boiler Steam value control to S-50 connection.

They do not reply to aid in helping
I thank you
Howard 

Title: Re: Stuart S-50 Problem
Post by: Jim on May 11, 2021, 06:51:54 pm

Is it new or secondhand Howard?

Can you post a photo of the engine and what you loosened?

Have you been able to run the engine?

Title: Stuart S-50 Problem
Post by: lazhow on May 11, 2021, 11:20:01 am

 Need help as a newbie.
My S-50 was delivered today and I noticed the Flywheel was very stiff.
 I immediately oiled  all parts and then loosen up the nut that was on the maid stroke. I did loosen up very much.
 Did I do right or was it another issue.
Thanks for you help
Howard----Newbie..no OLD newbie