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Cranko parts Cranko parts Grotto · July 07, 2024, 03:22:56 pm Hi there,I've got an old Cranko roller which is missing a couple of bits which I’d like to make.If anyone can let me know:the me... 8 Replies · 5190 Views Started by Grotto	8 Replies 5190 Views	July 19, 2024, 03:28:40 am by Grotto
Precision Pen Oiler! Precision Pen Oiler! Steamburns · May 09, 2024, 11:36:53 pm Ordered this little guy on Amazon - must say it works GREAT!!!!! Really can get a dot of oil in tight spots and is much clea... 3 Replies · 2290 Views Started by Steamburns	3 Replies 2290 Views	July 17, 2024, 09:45:50 am by txlabman
Brass patina experiments Brass patina experiments Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady · April 08, 2019, 10:06:41 am In the course of trying to properly restore some of the early German engines, I have come across several that have damaged bluei... 7 Replies · 3294 Views Started by Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady	7 Replies 3294 Views	July 13, 2024, 10:17:59 pm by tsp2224
Anyone constructed a coal fired boiler? Anyone constructed a coal fired boiler? Jim · July 07, 2024, 08:57:29 pm Anyone constructed a coal fired boiler? 9 Replies · 7136 Views Started by Jim	9 Replies 7136 Views	July 12, 2024, 07:01:16 pm by Jim
Flywheel spinning on crankshaft Flywheel spinning on crankshaft tsp2224 · July 07, 2024, 10:09:39 pm Has anyone dealt with a flywheel spinning on the crankshaft? There is no set screw or anything I can see that keeps the flywheel... 6 Replies · 3839 Views Started by tsp2224	6 Replies 3839 Views	July 10, 2024, 02:35:28 pm by Stoker
How come I never did this? BIX mod How come I never did this? BIX mod Steamburns · April 21, 2024, 02:38:39 pm Today I was playing around and realized my BIX burner with the copper tubing is quite a nuisance. Especially when you have to co... 13 Replies · 5934 Views Started by Steamburns	13 Replies 5934 Views	July 01, 2024, 08:13:49 pm by Stoker
Need some gas help Need some gas help Jim · June 30, 2024, 11:03:47 pm Need some gas help from the brains trust.Below pic is-Top is DIY second one is a BIX, a size 16 gas jet works perfectly in the B... 3 Replies · 1895 Views Started by Jim	3 Replies 1895 Views	July 01, 2024, 05:37:46 pm by Jim
Anyone have a guess what this is? Anyone have a guess what this is? Jim · June 07, 2024, 01:37:57 am Anyone have a guess what this is?I was searching for something online last night and came across this photo.Does anyone know wha... 2 Replies · 2028 Views Started by Jim	2 Replies 2028 Views	June 11, 2024, 08:18:02 am by Woe is me
Markie canopy lights problem Markie canopy lights problem jkbixby · May 13, 2024, 02:56:38 pm I finally decided to tackle the canopy light problem on my Markie Scenic Showman engine. There are 47 red LEDs wired in parallel... 0 Replies · 1301 Views Started by jkbixby	0 Replies 1301 Views	May 13, 2024, 02:56:38 pm by jkbixby
Fowler Talisman Fowler Talisman John Besley · May 04, 2024, 01:23:45 am Having finished a rebuild of a Wilesco Showmans for a customer I am planning my next project builds I dont post here as much as ... 3 Replies · 2161 Views Started by John Besley	3 Replies 2161 Views	May 05, 2024, 04:45:14 am by John Besley
Brass governor pulley 1/4” fun Brass governor pulley 1/4” fun Steamburns · May 02, 2024, 04:35:24 pm Once I got it in my head that I need a brass pulley for the governor on the crankshaft, I had to get er’ done. I had a 3/16 c... 1 Replies · 1475 Views Started by Steamburns	1 Replies 1475 Views	May 02, 2024, 07:24:48 pm by MasonvilleEngines
Copper pipe help Copper pipe help Steamburns · March 29, 2024, 10:24:33 am I need some help understanding what fittings and size copper piping I need. I want to use copper pipe for some of my engines t... 11 Replies · 4331 Views Started by Steamburns	11 Replies 4331 Views	April 28, 2024, 02:52:08 pm by Mike
Gland packing on s-50 Gland packing on s-50 Steamburns · April 06, 2024, 09:24:19 am My S-50 has water leaks at the gland for the piston rod and the eccentric rod. It leaks tons of water and some steam. I’d imag... 7 Replies · 3033 Views Started by Steamburns	7 Replies 3033 Views	April 07, 2024, 01:15:03 am by Scorpion2nz
Boiler Leak - Doll 365/1 Boiler Leak - Doll 365/1 Hassellbear · March 27, 2024, 09:28:50 pm The firebox/boiler and engine are removed from the plinth while I repaint it in a more original color. I took this opportunity t... 2 Replies · 1784 Views Started by Hassellbear	2 Replies 1784 Views	March 27, 2024, 11:56:15 pm by Scorpion2nz
Jensen safety valve help Jensen safety valve help Steamburns · March 27, 2024, 01:14:42 pm How do you remove the metal O ring off a Jensen safety valve? I am trying to make the spring tougher for higher PSI. I can not g... 7 Replies · 2464 Views Started by Steamburns	7 Replies 2464 Views	March 27, 2024, 05:49:23 pm by txlabman
Simple Gauge Adapter Simple Gauge Adapter Hassellbear · March 26, 2024, 04:04:56 pm I wanted to add a pressure gauge to my Wilesco D16, but I couldn't find an adapter to convert the gauge's 3/16 x 40 ME threads t... 0 Replies · 1017 Views Started by Hassellbear	0 Replies 1017 Views	March 26, 2024, 04:04:56 pm by Hassellbear
Doll pressure gauge thread count? Doll pressure gauge thread count? Steamburns · March 05, 2024, 02:08:33 pm The pressure gauge on this Doll 364 broke. Does anyone know how I can find out all the thread sizes for all nuts and bolts on ... 4 Replies · 1321 Views Started by Steamburns	4 Replies 1321 Views	March 26, 2024, 03:41:44 pm by Hassellbear
Help with Stuart 10V Help with Stuart 10V Thobbs · March 24, 2024, 02:28:09 pm I need a stud that holds the steam chest and steam chest cover on as well as a grub screw for the eccentric. The stub is broken... 5 Replies · 2096 Views Started by Thobbs	5 Replies 2096 Views	March 25, 2024, 12:02:48 am by Scorpion2nz
Air compressor fittings help Air compressor fittings help Steamburns · March 14, 2024, 11:00:44 am I am in the works of buying a small air compressor since I’m adding to my collection and don’t always want to steam up a boiler.... 9 Replies · 5190 Views Started by Steamburns	9 Replies 5190 Views	March 23, 2024, 01:41:57 pm by Steamburns
1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male 1/4” compress female to 1/4-40 male Steamburns · March 22, 2024, 11:18:01 pm So I am wanting to run the 1/4” compression fitting which uses a female attachment on top of the Jensen boiler, and union or run... 7 Replies · 3683 Views Started by Steamburns	7 Replies 3683 Views	March 23, 2024, 12:51:59 pm by Steamburns

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