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Steam engine oil I just typed in steam engine oil Steam engine oil I just typed in steam engine oil Bentwings · December 30, 2021, 09:05:30 pm I just typed in steam engine oilAnd got rrtoolssteam engine oil and it came up with a black plain 5gallon pail of steam engine o... 2 Replies · 1100 Views Started by Bentwings	2 Replies 1100 Views	December 31, 2021, 02:53:43 am by Raphael
Some questions for my first build. Some questions for my first build. millwright1163 · November 05, 2021, 01:25:56 pm Hello , I am contemplating my first steam build, and have the first, of what I am sure will be many questions. The build I am t... 10 Replies · 2800 Views Started by millwright1163	10 Replies 2800 Views	December 26, 2021, 10:13:19 am by Bentwings
Metric pipe threads Metric pipe threads Bentwings · December 26, 2021, 09:34:47 am So it doesn’t take long befor I ran into metric pipe threads. It’s been a long time since I was able to be very active in the ma... 0 Replies · 955 Views Started by Bentwings	0 Replies 955 Views	December 26, 2021, 09:34:47 am by Bentwings
Jensen aluminum (old style chimneys) Jensen aluminum (old style chimneys) St Paul Steam · October 28, 2021, 02:29:45 pm Hi folks , I need a good source for the Jensen old style aluminum chimneys, looking for a good source/supply for the 3/4" thin w... 19 Replies · 7149 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 »	19 Replies 7149 Views	December 14, 2021, 07:39:15 pm by St Paul Steam
I need help soldering Weeden endcap. I need help soldering Weeden endcap. komet163b · December 14, 2021, 01:38:51 pm I purchased a Weeden 44 in a bit of rough shape.The unexpected problem is a leak in the endcap joint.I tried soldering the probl... 2 Replies · 1208 Views Started by komet163b	2 Replies 1208 Views	December 14, 2021, 06:02:29 pm by mauricedelaat
Help with Hot Air Engine model. Help with Hot Air Engine model. Tony Bird · December 01, 2021, 05:10:07 am Hi,I have been helping a friend repair a hot air engine he bought about 15 years ago possibly from Jin? Does anyone recognise it... 6 Replies · 1503 Views Started by Tony Bird	6 Replies 1503 Views	December 02, 2021, 11:12:33 am by komet163b
I need all the info I can get I need all the info I can get Jacob_ · November 26, 2021, 09:37:22 pm So I have a 1 of 1 steam engine that was made in the mid 1800's by my 3x great grandfather. He had a patent for it but I have n... 9 Replies · 2175 Views Started by Jacob_	9 Replies 2175 Views	November 28, 2021, 06:07:02 am by St Paul Steam
How To Pressurize small boiler with air? How To Pressurize small boiler with air? skeptic49 · November 23, 2021, 06:53:34 pm My small vertical steam engine boiler has an inlet/safety valve that is M6 fine thread. I would like to run the engine on air. W... 4 Replies · 1342 Views Started by skeptic49	4 Replies 1342 Views	November 23, 2021, 11:07:44 pm by PO9R4S4CHE
Would you recognize this whistle ? Would you recognize this whistle ? Raphael · October 03, 2021, 10:14:28 am Bonjour,I was given this whistle like a steamboat whistle, which is obviously not the case, and I don't know its origin, would y... 1 Replies · 1121 Views Started by Raphael	1 Replies 1121 Views	October 29, 2021, 12:26:29 pm by txlabman
Jensen #20 brass tag , Riveted boiler (Restoration project) Jensen #20 brass tag , Riveted boiler (Restoration project) St Paul Steam · October 17, 2021, 08:04:36 pm Hello fellow steamersI picked this up 2 days ago in need of much work , I did a full "nuclear" restoration on her. it was missin... 20 Replies · 4350 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 »	20 Replies 4350 Views	October 29, 2021, 12:14:06 pm by txlabman
1948 Jensen #10 brass tag "restoration" 1948 Jensen #10 brass tag "restoration" St Paul Steam · October 23, 2021, 03:18:23 pm This thread is a follow up to Gil's posthttps://www.officeofsteamforum.com/ebay/anyone-here-get-this-red-horse-shoe-10/Hi folkst... 9 Replies · 3965 Views Started by St Paul Steam	9 Replies 3965 Views	October 29, 2021, 12:09:55 pm by txlabman
Boiler fitting thread sizes Boiler fitting thread sizes Aerostar55 · August 09, 2021, 02:32:56 pm Is there a list of thread sizes for the different manufacturers boiler fittings such as Whistle, pressure relief valve and steam... 3 Replies · 2135 Views Started by Aerostar55	3 Replies 2135 Views	August 26, 2021, 01:25:44 pm by komet163b
butane/propane mix vs propane butane/propane mix vs propane komet163b · August 24, 2021, 04:18:15 pm I've been using the butane/propane mix for my PM #1 enginebut it has to be turned to hi flame to keep it going. Wouldthere be... 3 Replies · 1731 Views Started by komet163b	3 Replies 1731 Views	August 25, 2021, 02:46:39 am by Tony Bird
Need help finding blowdown valve Need help finding blowdown valve St Paul Steam · August 14, 2021, 09:40:57 pm as per title , I'm looking for possibly 3 of these valves for the side of my boiler. any help finding a supplier would be greatl... 4 Replies · 1711 Views Started by St Paul Steam	4 Replies 1711 Views	August 23, 2021, 11:11:58 am by RedRyder
Empire Sight Glass Fittings Empire Sight Glass Fittings steamwhistle · August 12, 2021, 05:51:13 pm I have an Empire No. 90 engine with a broken sight glass fitting. It was really stuck in the boiler and in an attempt to remove... 3 Replies · 1930 Views Started by steamwhistle	3 Replies 1930 Views	August 13, 2021, 08:37:17 pm by St Paul Steam
Help with separating brass governor intake fittings Help with separating brass governor intake fittings komet163b · August 04, 2021, 01:51:44 pm This governor body has a throttle wheel at the top.I turned it without effect and the throttle wheelcame off in my fingers. A... 1 Replies · 1175 Views Started by komet163b	1 Replies 1175 Views	August 05, 2021, 07:34:25 am by PO9R4S4CHE
PM Research generator issue - new build PM Research generator issue - new build komet163b · July 24, 2021, 09:12:46 am I finished my PM generator last night, and hooked it upas a motor to test - the easiest test to make. It runs,but with a lig... 3 Replies · 1166 Views Started by komet163b	3 Replies 1166 Views	July 25, 2021, 10:44:02 am by komet163b
Wilesco D32 restoration project Wilesco D32 restoration project St Paul Steam · May 02, 2021, 07:50:40 pm Hi folksI received this Wilesco D32 many months ago & have been working on it almost since that time. these are a crazy time con... 15 Replies · 3111 Views Started by St Paul Steam « 1 2 »	15 Replies 3111 Views	July 22, 2021, 02:09:32 pm by St Paul Steam
HELP .....please ! Vintage Marklin 2 cylinder HELP .....please ! Vintage Marklin 2 cylinder msg4martin · May 08, 2021, 10:23:26 am Hello everyone,I have just acquired this old Marklin twin cylinder steam engine. It will be delivered in a week or so. I am pret... 11 Replies · 2154 Views Started by msg4martin	11 Replies 2154 Views	July 08, 2021, 03:08:24 pm by RedRyder
Need your ID help with unknown Calander Roller Machine Need your ID help with unknown Calander Roller Machine SolingerStahl · July 05, 2021, 07:04:07 pm Today's booty consisted of a 41cm long by 18cm high DOLL Transmission 354/3 of the 1920s, which still needs a little attention, ... 9 Replies · 1573 Views Started by SolingerStahl	9 Replies 1573 Views	July 08, 2021, 09:37:44 am by txlabman

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