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Help Making Doll Run Better Help Making Doll Run Better Hassellbear · March 14, 2024, 04:29:58 pm The Doll 365 runs sluggishly on both air and steam at what I would consider to be normal pressures (15-20 psi). It never really ... 6 Replies · 2725 Views Started by Hassellbear	6 Replies 2725 Views	March 19, 2024, 06:10:35 pm by SeeSteam
Doll Flywheel Set Screw Questions Doll Flywheel Set Screw Questions Hassellbear · January 23, 2024, 10:28:08 pm The flywheel on my Doll 365/1 is drilled and tapped for 2 set screws. One screw is missing, and the other is not original and is... 3 Replies · 1464 Views Started by Hassellbear	3 Replies 1464 Views	March 16, 2024, 02:47:21 pm by SeeSteam
Replacing sight glass on Wilesco Old Smoky Steam Roller D365 Replacing sight glass on Wilesco Old Smoky Steam Roller D365 Jim · September 17, 2023, 09:01:55 pm Hey fella's,Any hints on how to get to the screws to replace the sight glass on a Wilesco Old Smoky Steam Roller D365? [ Guests ... 31 Replies · 7364 Views Started by Jim « 1 2 3 »	31 Replies 7364 Views	March 16, 2024, 02:42:42 pm by SeeSteam
Cure for over agressive burners? Cure for over agressive burners? parallelmotion · March 15, 2024, 03:59:24 pm I'm sure I've seen posts about this in the past but can't remember them. I have some burners, mostly German vaporizing burners (... 14 Replies · 4981 Views Started by parallelmotion	14 Replies 4981 Views	March 16, 2024, 02:37:42 pm by txlabman
HELP--engine wants to run on water rather than steam! HELP--engine wants to run on water rather than steam! parallelmotion · March 13, 2024, 01:47:36 pm I've restored and run well over 100 toy engines on live steam and have never run into this particular problem. This little Caret... 20 Replies · 6143 Views Started by parallelmotion « 1 2 »	20 Replies 6143 Views	March 15, 2024, 10:49:54 am by txlabman
I need technical help, I can't load videos and I don't have an eleven year old kid. I need technical help, I can't load videos and I don't have an eleven year old kid. Woe is me · March 07, 2024, 02:42:01 pm This past weekend was the forums power up virtual steam show. I started shooting pictures and then steaming engines and shooting... 6 Replies · 3016 Views Started by Woe is me	6 Replies 3016 Views	March 10, 2024, 08:44:12 pm by Woe is me
PM research thread help PM research thread help Steamburns · March 09, 2024, 09:43:52 am I have a Model #3 from PM. I need to know what the standard thread type is for the steam inlet on this engine. The websit... 4 Replies · 1708 Views Started by Steamburns	4 Replies 1708 Views	March 10, 2024, 06:14:59 pm by krypto31337
Empire Paint Color Empire Paint Color Hassellbear · February 15, 2024, 01:48:47 pm My Empire 32 needs a paint job. To me, the paint looks more orange than red, but many sources says Empire engines were red. Did ... 3 Replies · 1385 Views Started by Hassellbear	3 Replies 1385 Views	March 08, 2024, 08:21:02 am by TEC
Empire B-43 with Gauge - Got to Have Good Seals! Empire B-43 with Gauge - Got to Have Good Seals! RichSteamTx · February 21, 2024, 12:15:09 am I was doing a video of my B-43 with the "RPM" Gauge and it was struggling to run accessories. The cool thing about this guy is ... 2 Replies · 1183 Views Started by RichSteamTx	2 Replies 1183 Views	February 21, 2024, 06:43:28 am by RichSteamTx
Best tool for clean cutting jensen firebox? Best tool for clean cutting jensen firebox? Steamburns · February 16, 2024, 08:36:05 am Wondering if anyone knows the best tool to use to cut about a 1inch by 1inch piece around the firebox door opening, for BIX burn... 9 Replies · 3116 Views Started by Steamburns	9 Replies 3116 Views	February 16, 2024, 07:55:49 pm by Stoker
Small, 3v Buzz Coil Ignition Small, 3v Buzz Coil Ignition jschoenly · October 01, 2023, 01:24:46 pm I needed a buzz coil for a little Stove Pipe Domestic I just got from a friend (the Herder engine casting set, with about 4" fly... 3 Replies · 1457 Views Started by jschoenly	3 Replies 1457 Views	February 16, 2024, 12:55:24 pm by RedRyder
Weeden No. 646 - Roller off Tank Weeden No. 646 - Roller off Tank RichSteamTx · December 28, 2023, 06:29:39 am Hi Guys,My brother has seen fit to gift me for Christmas a Weeden #646 (I think this is right). While the roller if busted off ... 33 Replies · 9120 Views Started by RichSteamTx « 1 2 3 »	33 Replies 9120 Views	February 15, 2024, 02:27:59 pm by Stoker
oilamount oilamount dretondo · March 01, 2023, 09:26:53 pm how much oil does a wilesco d14 take. I put too much the first time and it got into the boiler and drained into the condensation... 8 Replies · 2616 Views Started by dretondo	8 Replies 2616 Views	February 13, 2024, 08:27:16 pm by St Paul Steam
"Uh-Oh, Spaghetti-O's" finished tin can steamer "Uh-Oh, Spaghetti-O's" finished tin can steamer St Paul Steam · February 11, 2024, 07:13:14 pm This is pretty much the finished Spaghetti-O's steam special. she weighs 1 lb., is 3 1/8" OD X 5 3/4" long & 6 1/2" tall. has 4... 14 Replies · 5010 Views Started by St Paul Steam	14 Replies 5010 Views	February 13, 2024, 11:19:05 am by Stoker
Eccentric on Jensen 75, 25 Eccentric on Jensen 75, 25 Steamburns · February 06, 2024, 02:40:27 pm Can anyone help make this make sense since I have no idea what's going on here? I attached a photo below. Both arrows point t... 19 Replies · 5553 Views Started by Steamburns « 1 2 »	19 Replies 5553 Views	February 09, 2024, 10:54:32 am by Steamburns
Best tool or method for straightening out copper gas line? Best tool or method for straightening out copper gas line? Steamburns · January 31, 2024, 02:25:57 pm Anyone know of the best tool or method to straighten out copper gas line used for BIX burners? I am somewhat of a perfectio... 2 Replies · 1448 Views Started by Steamburns	2 Replies 1448 Views	January 31, 2024, 09:21:36 pm by Steamburns
Jensen Boiler exterior cleaning? Jensen Boiler exterior cleaning? Steamburns · January 29, 2024, 11:44:00 am Hey Guys,Wondering if anyone knows the best tools and substances to use to clean up a dirty exterior of a boiler for any nickel... 1 Replies · 978 Views Started by Steamburns	1 Replies 978 Views	January 29, 2024, 04:51:34 pm by Nick
Stuart 10V Plans Stuart 10V Plans jkbixby · January 26, 2024, 06:09:53 pm I am starting to rebuild a Stuart 10V steam plant and am in need of a set of plans. I might be able to disassemble and reassembl... 5 Replies · 1539 Views Started by jkbixby	5 Replies 1539 Views	January 27, 2024, 08:20:55 pm by Stoker
Eachine ET1 model engine no start Eachine ET1 model engine no start mrvolvo · December 16, 2023, 10:31:03 am Hello Group,I'm a retired Volvo mechanic that had a Eachine ET1 hit and miss model engine given to me that I can't start.I see n... 3 Replies · 1652 Views Started by mrvolvo	3 Replies 1652 Views	December 17, 2023, 04:28:00 am by Raphael
Sight Glass Seals >> I believe 1/8 OD Glass Tube Sight Glass Seals >> I believe 1/8 OD Glass Tube RichSteamTx · May 18, 2023, 11:03:10 pm I am having a bugger of a time getting this Empire No.32 Sight Glass to seal, either I get the top or the bottom or I slightly p... 21 Replies · 7387 Views Started by RichSteamTx « 1 2 »	21 Replies 7387 Views	October 23, 2023, 12:32:58 pm by RichSteamTx

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