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Re: Building the PMR #3 Mill Engine
« on: March 31, 2019, 12:08:48 pm »
Moving on...

Cast iron base and flywheel painted:
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Attaching the piston/rod to the crosshead and making sure it is centered.
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Cylinder bolted on:
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Checking the clearance of the piston:
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Final assembly, attaching the crosshead guides:
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The completed engine:
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Here it is mounted on a wood plinth:
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I will put a video of it in action on the video section of the forum. I hope you all enjoyed the build thread!
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