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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol SE-03
« Last post by Jim on March 02, 2026, 05:04:52 pm »
Hand sanitizer is the easiest and optimal fuel for SE-03 -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arsYTfAu140&t
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Retrol SE-03
« Last post by clongfellow on March 02, 2026, 04:54:14 pm »
I did take the valve/oilier off and could blow air through it.  I'm not sure if that is indicative of a valve with free flowing air???

Please help me out, I'm new to the steam business and I'm not familiar with the "slide valve set properly" you are referring to. 

I had watched a YouTube video regarding the cotton substance in the fire chamber and discarded it.  I have purchased 99% Isopropyl Alcohol as a fuel for the engine, however I'm unsure how to effectively burn it to achieve maximum heat.     

No, I have not yet had sufficient pressure to lift the safety valve.  I guess I was reluctant to try that. 

Thank you all for your replays and suggestions and am looking forward to getting this very nice looking machine running.

Charles
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Off Topic / Re: Some humour from around the World
« Last post by Jim on March 02, 2026, 04:32:09 pm »
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Technical Tips, Builds, and Help / Re: Gearless Hit and Miss build
« Last post by Stoker on March 02, 2026, 03:37:58 pm »
Coming out really nice .... Indeed!!!
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Technical Tips, Builds, and Help / Re: Gearless Hit and Miss build
« Last post by cl350rr on March 02, 2026, 01:50:04 pm »
Looks great
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Technical Tips, Builds, and Help / Gearless Hit and Miss build
« Last post by cheepo45 on March 02, 2026, 01:40:52 pm »
I have started another engine build.

 This is the Phillip Duclos Gearless Hit and Miss Engine.

I have been reading these plans for over 25 years - now retirement is allowing me to build it!

So far I have completed the base, the uprights, the columns, and I'm working on the cylinder.

It's coming out really nice so far!

 Scott
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Wanted / Re: Looking for Karsten steam items and a Wilesci T125
« Last post by NinevZ on March 01, 2026, 10:26:34 pm »
Hi and thanks!
I'm not well-versed in his offerings.  The 3 that I have are pretty simple ones and don't know if they have names.  If you're willing, would you send me photos of ones you might be willing to sell and work from there?   I'm at nkz427@yahoo.com
Thanks!
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Happy 7th Anniversary!!
« Last post by Mi Steam on March 01, 2026, 10:14:55 pm »
Gil thanks for all the work that you did to get this forum on the web.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Cooper Bros Jensen Engines
« Last post by SEUSA on March 01, 2026, 08:40:11 pm »
Yea, I remember buying the same day as soon as he listed them as well. He took several days to ship them. I went back and bought some more after talking to Dorita. 3 or 4 folks here on the forum bought one too.
I remember everyone was very skeptical until I spoke with Dorita and she confirmed make them. She actually installed and wired the posts. While I was on the phone with her she pulled the customer order and confirmed they were all legit Jensens and she only made 15 of them.
The rest is history.

As of tomorrow I will be down to only 1 left.
Congratulations to the new owner.
They are really a very cool part of Jensen's history.

 At only 15 made, they are some of the most rare Jensen's ever produced.

Congratulations to all those who were fortunate enough to grab them.

Have a great day and thinks for walking back down memory lane.

Cheers.

Jack

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Wanted / Re: Looking for Karsten steam items and a Wilesci T125
« Last post by SEUSA on March 01, 2026, 08:24:44 pm »
Which Karsten items are you wanting.
I think I have some. The numbers tornadoes and I also have two turbine engines I special ordered from him years ago.
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