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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 · 1563 Views Started by John Besley	3 Replies 1563 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 · 3642 Views Started by steamwhistle	10 Replies 3642 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 · 2086 Views Started by RichSteamTx	6 Replies 2086 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 · 895 Views Started by komet163b	0 Replies 895 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 · 852 Views Started by D E Jones	0 Replies 852 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 · 1085 Views Started by Tony Bird	0 Replies 1085 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 · 1329 Views Started by steamerado	3 Replies 1329 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 · 2223 Views Started by komet163b	7 Replies 2223 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 · 1512 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1512 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 · 1203 Views Started by DBS88	2 Replies 1203 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 · 1337 Views Started by steamwhistle	3 Replies 1337 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 · 989 Views Started by John Besley	1 Replies 989 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 · 1106 Views Started by Tony Bird	2 Replies 1106 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 · 1940 Views Started by D E Jones	7 Replies 1940 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 · 920 Views Started by Woe is me	0 Replies 920 Views	May 14, 2022, 01:01:27 pm by Woe is me
My first ever scratch built engine My first ever scratch built engine Ironhorse57 · May 09, 2022, 12:30:04 pm Since retirement nearly nine years ago I have mended modded and messed about with dozens of steam and other engines, also built ... 11 Replies · 2809 Views Started by Ironhorse57	11 Replies 2809 Views	May 12, 2022, 09:08:33 am by Woe is me
Question on steam chest location Question on steam chest location millwright1163 · April 10, 2022, 10:19:26 pm I am thinking on building a slide valve type engine. Question is, does the steam chest and valve have to be located on the side ... 4 Replies · 1474 Views Started by millwright1163	4 Replies 1474 Views	May 03, 2022, 10:18:18 am by Woe is me
does anyone have 1 of these ? does anyone have 1 of these ? St Paul Steam · April 26, 2022, 07:08:19 pm seems like an easy build , I would like several more photo's of it .https://www.ebay.com/itm/363806996974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid... 30 Replies · 6710 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 3 »	30 Replies 6710 Views	May 01, 2022, 06:14:31 am by St Paul Steam
What is it? What is it? Maxwell · April 24, 2022, 07:13:04 pm Hi, I was visiting a collector friend today, and he showed me this item trying to get any information about. I hope someone here... 3 Replies · 1340 Views Started by Maxwell	3 Replies 1340 Views	April 25, 2022, 10:52:47 am by Maxwell
Testing Jensen and Wilesco Boilers Testing Jensen and Wilesco Boilers D E Jones · April 16, 2022, 07:51:05 pm What is the Hydro test pressure for Jenson and Wilesco boilers ? Donald E. Jones 2 Replies · 1139 Views Started by D E Jones	2 Replies 1139 Views	April 16, 2022, 11:12:59 pm by D E Jones

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