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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by RedRyder on March 01, 2026, 01:43:03 pm »
I agree getting someone to weld or braze is the right move.

However I am first trying a simpler fix.

I have applied Extreme Heat JB Weld which is rated for 1,000 degrees F continuous and up to 2,000 F for short durations.

In addition it will be easy enough to grind it away if it doesn't work well.

Gil


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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Need To Weld to Repair a Stirling Cycle Engine
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on March 01, 2026, 12:54:51 pm »
Welding does take practice but you'll definitely get the hang of it with time but looking at what you're trying to weld I personally would pay somebody to tig weld it I would imagine that could be welded for probably 50 bucks somebody that's a tig welder with experience it'll look beautiful when it's done.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Re: Help identifying a small vintage model steam engine
« Last post by Fullraceflathead on March 01, 2026, 12:51:54 pm »
It looks to be very well made to me especially the design of the flywheel spokes I'm gonna guess it's a casting kit.
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General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals / Help identifying a small vintage model steam engine
« Last post by FrogHollow on March 01, 2026, 12:13:49 pm »
I inherited this from my father who got it from my grandfather.  It seems to be a well made model steam engine with two flywheels.  Anyone know more?

thanks,
Jim
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Collections & Pictures / Re: Interesting (To Me) Empire Short 43
« Last post by RichSteamTx on March 01, 2026, 12:02:36 pm »
I am in Texas for a bit, so here is the little guy running.  I only resealed the sight glass, checked on its heater and oiled it - otherwise running as it came to me in the box.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8gw97kUUT8
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Collections & Pictures / Re: Took a trip to Valley City, ND…
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 11:58:32 am »
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Collections & Pictures / Re: Took a trip to Valley City, ND…
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 11:57:19 am »
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Collections & Pictures / Re: Took a trip to Valley City, ND…
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 11:55:00 am »
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Collections & Pictures / Re: Took a trip to Valley City, ND…
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 11:53:40 am »
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Collections & Pictures / Took a trip to Valley City, ND…
« Last post by Nick on March 01, 2026, 11:52:06 am »
Those who have been on the forums for awhile may remember Kevin Klein. I picked up some wagons from him two years ago and it was great to take another trip back!

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