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That's going to be the best running Carette ever.

I agree...

I appreciate the vote of confidence, guys, but I'm afraid that this little engine has a "bad heart" -- the piston and cylinder are pretty well worn. Lots of blow-by when testing with compressed air. I looked into the possibility of repair, but it didn't seem promising without the risk of spoiling the engine's remarkable patina. It will still run, likely in a cloud of steam, but not like when it was new. Given its advanced age and beautifully preserved condition, it's still a winner. This engine has given many hours of joy to it its owner(s) over the years.

Paula