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1st run on air after partial overhaul.

The crankshaft is much straighter than before. Both piston connecting rods and both valve eccentric rods required inserts due to excessive clearances. This engine has seen a lot of use and not enough lubrication. Previous owners had disassembled the engine and then reassembled without attention to detail, as I found multiple issues including one valve eccentric rod cap upside down. I looked at as many pictures as I could find in order to put things back together correctly.

I was hoping it would be a bit quieter, but it seems to run just fine.

Happy Steaming!