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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 · 1401 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1401 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 · 981 Views Started by komet163b	0 Replies 981 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 · 13795 Views Started by John Besley « 1 2 3 4 »	47 Replies 13795 Views	September 14, 2022, 05:09:13 pm by John Besley
Marine Engine to Mill Engine Part 2. Marine Engine to Mill Engine Part 2. Tony Bird · September 12, 2022, 11:43:01 am Hi, https://youtu.be/8sCewvzM_zE Take care Tony. 0 Replies · 986 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 986 Views	September 12, 2022, 11:43:01 am by Tony Bird
Marine Engine to Mill Engine. Marine Engine to Mill Engine. Tony Bird · September 08, 2022, 04:02:44 am Hi,It has been a bit since I played with stationary engines and as the domestic authorities has been making comments that a lot ... 1 Replies · 1137 Views Started by Tony Bird	1 Replies 1137 Views	September 08, 2022, 11:04:42 pm by St Paul Steam
Wilesco Regulator HELP wanted Wilesco Regulator HELP wanted John Besley · August 03, 2022, 04:23:41 pm Just working on a rebuild for a customer, and hit a problem... the current Wilesco regulator is pretty dire to to say the least,... 3 Replies · 1573 Views Started by John Besley	3 Replies 1573 Views	September 03, 2022, 08:39:52 am by John Besley
Empire Sight Glass Gaskets Empire Sight Glass Gaskets steamwhistle · August 24, 2021, 07:11:47 pm Can anyone recommend replacement sight glass gaskets or material for an Empire No. 90 engine? I believe the sight glass is orig... 10 Replies · 3667 Views Started by steamwhistle	10 Replies 3667 Views	August 31, 2022, 06:42:16 pm by RichSteamTx
Empire B35 (and B30) Sight Glass Seals Empire B35 (and B30) Sight Glass Seals RichSteamTx · August 23, 2022, 01:35:37 pm Okay, so my Empire B-35 had a bit of a leak and two lime lines inside the glass tube. So I decided to give it a go and replace... 6 Replies · 2103 Views Started by RichSteamTx	6 Replies 2103 Views	August 25, 2022, 12:32:52 pm by RichSteamTx
Montgomery Ward Eclipse blowtorch advice Montgomery Ward Eclipse blowtorch advice komet163b · July 26, 2022, 02:19:42 pm I have a Montgomery Ward Eclipse blowtorch and I'mlooking for instructions on its use. Alcohol, I'mfamiliar with. Gasoline, ... 0 Replies · 897 Views Started by komet163b	0 Replies 897 Views	July 26, 2022, 02:19:42 pm by komet163b
O-ring belt "kit" O-ring belt "kit" D E Jones · July 18, 2022, 10:22:47 am Lowes stocks a large O-ring assortment pack that works well for transmission belts. It is a Danco large o-ring assortment #3, no... 0 Replies · 854 Views Started by D E Jones	0 Replies 854 Views	July 18, 2022, 10:22:47 am by D E Jones
Winter Projects? Winter Projects? Tony Bird · July 11, 2022, 04:07:28 am Hi,A few weeks ago I arrived late for my local model club's 'Bring and Buy' auction, so I didn't have much time to view the trea... 0 Replies · 1088 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 1088 Views	July 11, 2022, 04:07:28 am by Tony Bird
Help, please - Jensen #20 Ham-handed solder repair Help, please - Jensen #20 Ham-handed solder repair steamerado · June 20, 2022, 12:16:13 pm Got this Jensen 20 off ebay recently and the steam chest needs to be soldered back onto the cylinder. Basically received it with... 3 Replies · 1337 Views Started by steamerado	3 Replies 1337 Views	June 20, 2022, 03:00:33 pm by St Paul Steam
Where to buy sight glass tubing Where to buy sight glass tubing komet163b · June 08, 2022, 01:28:36 pm I recently bought an overtype Falk that needs a new sight glass.All of the hardware is complete and there was a stub of the or... 7 Replies · 2230 Views Started by komet163b	7 Replies 2230 Views	June 12, 2022, 04:44:08 pm by komet163b
Working on a model seam siren. Working on a model seam siren. Tony Bird · June 09, 2022, 08:21:56 am Hi, I was given a model steam siren that didn't work: https://youtu.be/xxilmSMNQrk Take care Tony. 2 Replies · 1517 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1517 Views	June 09, 2022, 11:08:21 am by Tony Bird
Southworth Duplex 6 inch Pump Southworth Duplex 6 inch Pump DBS88 · May 26, 2022, 09:55:44 am Hi, I have just purchased a 6inch Southworth Duplex Pump that runs, but its a bit stiff on one side. So I plan to take it apart,... 2 Replies · 1208 Views Started by DBS88	2 Replies 1208 Views	June 09, 2022, 06:10:53 am by RedRyder
Running Electric Fired Steam Engines using Variacs and Dimmers Running Electric Fired Steam Engines using Variacs and Dimmers steamwhistle · June 03, 2022, 08:13:21 am Having just finished restoring my first electric fired steam engine, an Empire 90, I'm ready to safely steam it up. I know from... 3 Replies · 1339 Views Started by steamwhistle	3 Replies 1339 Views	June 04, 2022, 07:16:22 am by Nick
Wilesco Instructions Wilesco Instructions John Besley · May 23, 2022, 05:37:35 pm Can some one help me please, I am on the hunt for a set of assembly PDF instructions for a Wilesco Roller John Besley 1 Replies · 994 Views Started by John Besley	1 Replies 994 Views	May 25, 2022, 01:04:12 pm by classixs
Mamod Roadster with a screw loose. Mamod Roadster with a screw loose. Tony Bird · May 19, 2022, 10:18:22 am Hi, I have been repairing a Mamod Roadster might be found interesting. https://youtu.be/iZvwAiKErj0 Take care Tony. 2 Replies · 1109 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1109 Views	May 20, 2022, 09:32:43 am by Tony Bird
Jensen Hollow Steam Screw Jensen Hollow Steam Screw D E Jones · May 07, 2022, 05:53:21 pm What size is the Jensen hollow steam screw ? ( thread pitch and diameter ) D. E. Jones 7 Replies · 1949 Views Started by D E Jones	7 Replies 1949 Views	May 15, 2022, 01:06:49 pm by krypto31337
Rust-Oleum High Heat Paint Rust-Oleum High Heat Paint Woe is me · May 14, 2022, 01:01:27 pm I have always used VHT high heat paint ,2000 degree, for boiler houses and such. You know the routine, spray it, let dry, and ba... 0 Replies · 922 Views Started by Woe is me	0 Replies 922 Views	May 14, 2022, 01:01:27 pm by Woe is me

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