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question about VITtron O-rings question about VITtron O-rings millwright1163 · January 01, 2023, 09:56:11 pm I am working on a model steam engine, and this is the first time I am using VITtron O-rings on the pistons. My question is, do t... 5 Replies · 1629 Views Started by millwright1163	5 Replies 1629 Views	January 03, 2023, 10:15:41 pm by millwright1163
Loctite cylinder covers. Loctite cylinder covers. princerobin · December 31, 2022, 09:57:38 am Happy new years all!I've been looking to build my first double acting steam engine. I'd like to build an oscillator and was thin... 2 Replies · 1065 Views Started by princerobin	2 Replies 1065 Views	January 02, 2023, 06:39:57 am by princerobin
The JMC servo pump The JMC servo pump Raphael · November 15, 2022, 12:20:40 pm Bonjour, The JMC servo pump, the real plus for autonomy for small steam plants https://youtu.be/smkXCsac4tg 4 Replies · 1451 Views Started by Raphael	4 Replies 1451 Views	December 30, 2022, 12:08:20 pm by Raphael
I need help designing I need help designing Aal Rin · December 26, 2022, 09:32:34 am Hey everyone who loves steam engines. I am Rin and I am a high school student in Budapest. I've always loved steam engines, but ... 9 Replies · 2948 Views Started by Aal Rin	9 Replies 2948 Views	December 30, 2022, 02:35:08 am by Tony Bird
when to install cylinder drains when to install cylinder drains millwright1163 · December 20, 2022, 07:18:21 pm Benn busy thinking about the next build and another question popped into my noggin. The steamer I am planning has a bore or 1-1/... 1 Replies · 1117 Views Started by millwright1163	1 Replies 1117 Views	December 21, 2022, 10:14:06 am by Inge
piston to wall clearance piston to wall clearance millwright1163 · December 11, 2022, 05:50:41 am I am building a model live steam engine. The bore is 1-1/4 x about 2 inches. the cylinders are cast iron and the pistons will be... 2 Replies · 1273 Views Started by millwright1163	2 Replies 1273 Views	December 11, 2022, 05:45:45 pm by millwright1163
Wanted: Sight Glass For A Doll Engine Wanted: Sight Glass For A Doll Engine skeptic49 · December 09, 2022, 06:47:26 pm I'm working on a Doll 510/1 over type engine. The sight glass is missing. Any help appreciated! Jim 2 Replies · 1054 Views Started by skeptic49	2 Replies 1054 Views	December 11, 2022, 05:14:12 am by skeptic49
source for solid round burner wicks? source for solid round burner wicks? parallelmotion · July 19, 2022, 07:31:05 pm Does anyone have a good US source for solid round cotton burner wicks? Haven't found anything as good as the old German ones and... 7 Replies · 1781 Views Started by parallelmotion	7 Replies 1781 Views	December 07, 2022, 01:48:27 pm by SteamerJ
Flat Belting Material Flat Belting Material D E Jones · July 26, 2022, 12:02:48 pm On my steam plants, I use some flat belting, and think I have discovered maybe the best material to make these belts from. I hav... 3 Replies · 1326 Views Started by D E Jones	3 Replies 1326 Views	December 07, 2022, 11:11:41 am by SteamerJ
Small pipe bender. Small pipe bender. Tony Bird · December 04, 2022, 02:22:33 am Hi, Might be found interesting and maybe helpful. https://youtu.be/szQKX6tezTA Take care Tony. 2 Replies · 1163 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1163 Views	December 04, 2022, 11:24:39 am by Tony Bird
Bing poppet valve question. Bing poppet valve question. princerobin · November 29, 2022, 07:29:36 pm Howdy all, As I've been browsing the interwebs looking for potential new project ideas I have come across the Bing poppet valve ... 2 Replies · 1377 Views Started by princerobin	2 Replies 1377 Views	November 30, 2022, 11:06:08 am by princerobin
Asbestos Question Asbestos Question D E Jones · November 26, 2022, 03:34:46 pm While working on my old Jensen model 70 , I found a white fibrous paper type insulation board in the very bottom of the firebox.... 1 Replies · 1213 Views Started by D E Jones	1 Replies 1213 Views	November 26, 2022, 05:53:54 pm by Stoker
Mercer Traction Engine fitting a top-up valve. Mercer Traction Engine fitting a top-up valve. Tony Bird · November 18, 2022, 03:54:32 am Hi,Yesterday I finished helping a friend to fit a Goodall type top-up valve to his modified Mercer traction engine. The valve is... 3 Replies · 1342 Views Started by Tony Bird	3 Replies 1342 Views	November 19, 2022, 06:35:31 am by St Paul Steam
I dreamed about it, JMC did it! I dreamed about it, JMC did it! Raphael · October 27, 2022, 10:45:09 am Bonjour,I have always wanted to install a "Petit Cheval/donkey" pump in a boat and my Stuart was too big and heavy.A very skille... 19 Replies · 3274 Views Started by Raphael « 1 2 »	19 Replies 3274 Views	November 18, 2022, 01:07:15 pm by Raphael
Wilesco D10 oil and cleaning Wilesco D10 oil and cleaning yogurt348 · November 03, 2022, 12:05:25 pm Just recently bought a Wilesco D10 off of Ebay that arrived today. Cosmetically, the front needs some polishing and corrosion is... 0 Replies · 1001 Views Started by yogurt348	0 Replies 1001 Views	November 03, 2022, 12:05:25 pm by yogurt348
Mercer Traction Engine, new flywheel pulley and flat belt. Mercer Traction Engine, new flywheel pulley and flat belt. Tony Bird · October 20, 2022, 11:12:47 am Hi,I am helping a friend who bought a Mercer Traction Engine kit many years ago to convert it to a Showman's Engine. The origin... 0 Replies · 964 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 964 Views	October 20, 2022, 11:12:47 am by Tony Bird
Joining a flat belt. Joining a flat belt. Tony Bird · October 13, 2022, 05:18:39 am Hi,having helped a friend make a new fly wheel and a pulley for a generator for a traction engine he is converting to a showman'... 0 Replies · 875 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 875 Views	October 13, 2022, 05:18:39 am by Tony Bird
Making a Flywheel for a Model Traction Engine. Making a Flywheel for a Model Traction Engine. Tony Bird · October 07, 2022, 03:30:48 am Hi,Almost a working day was spent making a replacement fly wheel for a Mercer traction engine. starting with a square block of s... 2 Replies · 1399 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1399 Views	October 08, 2022, 06:11:14 am by St Paul Steam
Empire No. 90 with B43 throttle Empire No. 90 with B43 throttle komet163b · September 22, 2022, 12:09:15 pm I just got in a B43 basket case. Surprisingly, the heaterreads the correct resistance - about 35 ohms. I removed the throttl... 0 Replies · 980 Views Started by komet163b	0 Replies 980 Views	September 22, 2022, 12:09:15 pm by komet163b
Garrett Steam Tractor Garrett Steam Tractor John Besley · July 22, 2019, 03:36:45 pm This is my current projectGarrett Truck ProjectHistoryThe original Garrett Suffolk Punch Haulage Tractor was built in 1929 and 1... 47 Replies · 13775 Views Started by John Besley « 1 2 3 4 »	47 Replies 13775 Views	September 14, 2022, 05:09:13 pm by John Besley

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