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Firetube Boiler Query Firetube Boiler Query Weedensteam · September 03, 2024, 10:53:19 am I have seen both designs, one the tube exits the end of the boiler, others exit the top of the boiler, is there any advantage to... 2 Replies · 1954 Views Started by Weedensteam	2 Replies 1954 Views	September 03, 2024, 02:56:19 pm by Weedensteam
Hi Temp Clear Coat Spray Hi Temp Clear Coat Spray Jim · August 29, 2024, 09:43:39 pm This is a great Hi Temp Clear Coat Spray for going over things like polished boilers or brass chuff pots.Also great for giving a... 0 Replies · 1119 Views Started by Jim	0 Replies 1119 Views	August 29, 2024, 09:43:39 pm by Jim
Marvel Mystery Oil - Question Marvel Mystery Oil - Question Jim · August 15, 2024, 07:03:18 pm Is this the same Marvel Mystery Oil that you Northern hemisphere cousins use in your mix for model & hit miss engines?If it is t... 8 Replies · 6125 Views Started by Jim	8 Replies 6125 Views	August 21, 2024, 10:10:09 pm by Jim
Dolly boiler & firebox restoral help Dolly boiler & firebox restoral help Steamburns · August 11, 2024, 04:09:39 pm I am ready to restore this boiler and firebox and make it look “purdy” ; however I need some tips.Below are photos of what it cu... 0 Replies · 1066 Views Started by Steamburns	0 Replies 1066 Views	August 11, 2024, 04:09:39 pm by Steamburns
Steam engine waste water Steam engine waste water Steamburns · July 24, 2024, 03:49:18 pm Here is a photo of my monthly gallon steam waste run off aka “oily waste” and that is removed from my condensers or exhaust port... 14 Replies · 10927 Views Started by Steamburns	14 Replies 10927 Views	August 06, 2024, 07:27:35 pm by Stoker
Bluing/blacken/bronzing brass boiler Bluing/blacken/bronzing brass boiler tsp2224 · July 20, 2024, 11:53:12 pm Hello all, looking for options to blue/blacken/bronze a brass boiler. Restoring a badly damaged boiler, got it cleaned up nice, ... 0 Replies · 1282 Views Started by tsp2224	0 Replies 1282 Views	July 20, 2024, 11:53:12 pm by tsp2224
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 · 5192 Views Started by Grotto	8 Replies 5192 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 · 2292 Views Started by Steamburns	3 Replies 2292 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 · 3316 Views Started by Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady	7 Replies 3316 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 · 7140 Views Started by Jim	9 Replies 7140 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 · 3847 Views Started by tsp2224	6 Replies 3847 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 · 5940 Views Started by Steamburns	13 Replies 5940 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 · 1897 Views Started by Jim	3 Replies 1897 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 · 2033 Views Started by Jim	2 Replies 2033 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 · 1303 Views Started by jkbixby	0 Replies 1303 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 · 2167 Views Started by John Besley	3 Replies 2167 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 · 1481 Views Started by Steamburns	1 Replies 1481 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 · 4349 Views Started by Steamburns	11 Replies 4349 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 · 3050 Views Started by Steamburns	7 Replies 3050 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 · 1786 Views Started by Hassellbear	2 Replies 1786 Views	March 27, 2024, 11:56:15 pm by Scorpion2nz

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