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Hi Ron,

No worries my friend, it was just a possible option... I was not sure just how big/small the Stanley was.
A double actin twin would certainly need a bigger boiler though... so lots of extra work involved.

Have you considered putting a support bearing on the back end of the worm shaft... that would hold the worm engaged and would eliminate the need for the spring hence removing sideways pressure on the drive shaft... just a thought!!

Yes there are some great designs on the Vapeur site... including a couple of my boiler designs in the 'Julias de Waal' section.

Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help... I'm not that far away from you up in Lochgilphead.

Quick swim across the firth to Campbeltown and a jog up the A83... lol.

Keep happy.

Sandy.