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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Been wanting one ....
« Last post by komet163b on May 29, 2026, 09:36:46 am »
Same as some Weeden engines.  I did see a photo of
a Weeden with a second steamline to serve the lower
end of the cylinder. 

Happy steaming,
Wayne
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Been wanting one ....
« Last post by Stoker on May 28, 2026, 08:25:21 pm »
Quote from: komet163b on May 28, 2026, 02:57:21 pm
By the way....I think yours has a double-action engine, although the
steam pipe only serves the front end.  My engine is a single-action and
I've had both.  Mine needs steam oil so it is good that I can remove
the piston/rod and coat the piston and cylinder for the best runs.  It
also has the band-heater solution.

Wayne

Mine is laid out like it could be a double acting cylinder, but there is no steam feed to the piston rod (front) end of the cylinder, so in reality it is simply a single acting oscillator.
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: PlayBoy - running, original heater
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 07:15:11 pm »
FYI.....the engine has a new owner! 
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: PlayBoy - running, original heater
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 07:12:22 pm »
Packed it on Tuesday.  Saw the other PlayBoy and said why not.
A weak-running Turbine is also packed.  I'm a bit sheepish about
selling weak-runners.

Wayne
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Classifieds - For Sale / Re: PlayBoy - running, original heater
« Last post by Stoker on May 28, 2026, 05:03:28 pm »
Oh fine .... now you bring that one out of the woodwork!?!?
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Classifieds - For Sale / PlayBoy - running, original heater
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 03:33:11 pm »
So, this is a first for me - selling on the forum... 

  This little cutie is boxed for sale.  I'd rather avoid EBAY, where I bought it.
$85 + taxes/shipping came to $107.  There was no guarantee the heater was good
and it had no S/V.  Now it has an S/V and runs.

  So, I'd like to get $107 for it.  Shipping would be $25 and I'll refund any left
over.  If shipping is more (like to the Pacific Northwest), I'll eat it.  We can
discuss the particulars through  pm's 

Gotta steam 'em up!
Wayne



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Off Topic / Life keeps getting more expensive - Installing a gas kitchen stove
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 03:05:55 pm »
Life gets more expensive....

  I've hooked up gas dryers and stoves in the past with no trouble.
Now, according to NYC rules gas hookups must be done by a licensed
plumber.  Between $350 and $500.  Well, for that much, they are on
the hook if there are any gas problems, that's for damn sure!  If I
did it myself and there were problems (house blows up) my insurance
would not cover me because I broke the rule.  Those $$$ could buy a
nice engine (yay) or a weekend in Atlantic City (wifey says yay).

Wayne
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Been wanting one ....
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 02:57:21 pm »
By the way....I think yours has a double-action engine, although the
steam pipe only serves the front end.  My engine is a single-action and
I've had both.  Mine needs steam oil so it is good that I can remove
the piston/rod and coat the piston and cylinder for the best runs.  It
also has the band-heater solution.

Wayne
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Been wanting one ....
« Last post by komet163b on May 28, 2026, 11:47:38 am »
  I've been bitten by the 'Play-boy' bug a few times.
Nice looking engines.  I wish the boiler had a larger
capacity....or a pump to top off the boiler during a
run.

  If the heater is dead you might consider 'band heaters'
(35mm X 3mm) on EBAY.  I used them in an Empire B31, a
Playboy, and an Elektro engine.  I bought 380watt units
but please note that the real wattage could be less. 
Also, the whistle  should be earlier version. 
Not easy to find one to buy.  A quest!

As soon as you get it running put up a youtube video.

Good luck,
Wayne
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Technical Tips, Builds, and Help / Re: Weeden No.103 with Missing Brushes
« Last post by RichSteamTx on May 28, 2026, 08:59:47 am »
Quote from: Stoker on May 28, 2026, 08:25:42 am
Well done Paula ..... well done indeed!!!

You're one lucky boy there Richard!    ;c)

I am indeed very lucky, @Paula is not only a wonderfully skilled machinist but also a wonderful person!  I am very fortunate to have her as a friend and she doesn't seem to mind when I reach out to her on my strange requests for help!  I'd like to think she has a little fun too bringing a little item like this back to life.
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