No piston packing
Try some graphite string around one or two grooves
Dennis, I just rang MSM and double checked with the owner John and he stated that they don't use any packing on the pistons on the Pevensey or Echuca type models.
Still mucking around with it now, I think I got the position right for TDC and BDC with it just cracking at each end. Still mucking around with the ecentric timing which I have to say is a bit of a PITA.
Hi Jim and all,
1st off... hope you all had a great Christmas and I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.
Jim... please find attached pdf's which explain how to set the valve and eccentric for a steam engine.
The method required is determined by the type of slide valve the engine has... i.e... a valve with no steam LAP, or a valve with steam LAP... if you read the write up it will explain the difference and how to proceed.
There are sequence diagrams for both types so one of them will be what you require.
I hope these are of some help.
Best regards.
Sandy.
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