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One more suggestion for you Rich, is that the Bing Works and the Weeden both operate just fine with only two wicks burning and I have always thought that having all three going was unnecessary if not a bit scary! I generally cap off the last wick on the Weeden burner, or on the BW simply don't fill the wick closest to the handle and then don't push the burner assembly quite as far under, so that the two burners that are aflame are well centered under the boiler. Seems to work just fine and not as worrisome in my opinion. On my Weeden burner, a 9mm Luger cartridge with the spent primer still in it seems to fit about perfect to cap that last wick off so it can't burn, while on the Bing Works burner simply not filling that last cup with alcohol is all that is needed.

These are both great looking and unique pieces of operational history and it is wonderful that you so enjoy them!!!

That's a good tip and the Bing likely puts out the same heat on 2 wicks as the Weeden does on two!  I also order some 3/4 in cotton wick off Amazon for the Bing. Though to be honest, I love running FULL power!  LOL

I also am asking my brother to send me his Bing, actually I think I paid for it when he went and picked up my Weeden Hoisting Drum (it was a package buy).  Though he really likes it and wanted to get it running (though doubtful in the shape it is in).  So that will get me the missing sight glass cover and hopefully the screw will come loose and be okay.