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Leaky Boiler Bottom on Weeden 37 Force Pumper Leaky Boiler Bottom on Weeden 37 Force Pumper komet163b · January 06, 2023, 02:47:48 pm On another thread I show my Weeden pumper workingon air. When I tried water in it a leak started froma hole on the boiler bott... 7 Replies · 2468 Views Started by komet163b	7 Replies 2468 Views	January 16, 2023, 08:58:52 am by komet163b
Propane torch threads Propane torch threads SteamerJ · January 04, 2023, 03:16:34 pm Does anyone know offhand what the thread is on a propane torch where the head screws on to the tube? My MSM boiler came today an... 3 Replies · 1286 Views Started by SteamerJ	3 Replies 1286 Views	January 10, 2023, 11:58:47 pm by SteamerJ
Brains Trust Help :) Brains Trust Help :) Jim · December 26, 2022, 04:16:13 pm I need some help from the collective brains trust, I'm trying to think of some 'clutch' system so that you can operate say a lev... 12 Replies · 3277 Views Started by Jim	12 Replies 3277 Views	January 04, 2023, 11:40:15 pm by Jim
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 · 1637 Views Started by millwright1163	5 Replies 1637 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 · 1071 Views Started by princerobin	2 Replies 1071 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 · 1459 Views Started by Raphael	4 Replies 1459 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 · 2962 Views Started by Aal Rin	9 Replies 2962 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 · 1124 Views Started by millwright1163	1 Replies 1124 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 · 1276 Views Started by millwright1163	2 Replies 1276 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 · 1062 Views Started by skeptic49	2 Replies 1062 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 · 1793 Views Started by parallelmotion	7 Replies 1793 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 · 1333 Views Started by D E Jones	3 Replies 1333 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 · 1168 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1168 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 · 1384 Views Started by princerobin	2 Replies 1384 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 · 1219 Views Started by D E Jones	1 Replies 1219 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 · 1348 Views Started by Tony Bird	3 Replies 1348 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 · 3305 Views Started by Raphael « 1 2 »	19 Replies 3305 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 · 1006 Views Started by yogurt348	0 Replies 1006 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 · 968 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 968 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 · 878 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 878 Views	October 13, 2022, 05:18:39 am by Tony Bird

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