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by Peter H1956
Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Burning wood
Replies: 9
Views: 14511

Re: Burning wood

I currently use a grate but I have only done two short trips with my boat and was wondering if no grate would be better. The point of dealing with a residual fire at the dock or when loading the boat on the trailer is a good one. Since it seems most people use a grate I will keep mine. Thanks for th...
by Peter H1956
Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Burning wood
Replies: 9
Views: 14511

Burning wood

A question for those that burn wood, Do you use a grate so the air goes under the fire, or burn it without a grate, A grate might allow a hotter fire but no grate would allow a nicer bed of coals to build up ?
by Peter H1956
Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Cylinder packing question
Replies: 4
Views: 5942

Re: Cylinder packing question

I have not been lubing the piston rod. I will be now. Thanks
by Peter H1956
Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Cylinder packing question
Replies: 4
Views: 5942

Cylinder packing question

After my engine runs for awhile I get some leakage from the packing. Not allot , but I wonder if this is normal with steam engines. The engine is a Hasbrouck#1 and I am using tefpack shaft packing with PTFE. Can anyone recommend a packing that they like?
by Peter H1956
Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

These discussions have been very helpful. Today I bought a prop on E-bay, 12rh15 pitch. Although the rule of thumb would be that a 18 pitch would be best I was concerned about overloading my boiler, which is on the small size. It was only $140 with shipping so not a big investment to try out. Thanks...
by Peter H1956
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

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No room for a larger prop. Would a 2 blade prop be a better choice than a 3 blade?
by Peter H1956
Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

A two blade prop would be alot easier to make than a 3 blade but I do not know if that would work for my boat. I would think I would need a larger diameter than 12".
by Peter H1956
Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

There is a 14 week wait to have a new prop made so I will search e-bay for one. I the meantime I will explore the possibility of making one . In the 1961Nov-Dec issue of Steamboats and Modern Steam launches there is an article where he mentions about the possibility of making one out of fiberglass. ...
by Peter H1956
Sun Jun 18, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

Re: new boat launch-propeller question

Is there any problem with using a left hand prop? They seem to be more available on E-bay
by Peter H1956
Wed Jun 14, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: new boat launch-propeller question
Replies: 18
Views: 14575

new boat launch-propeller question

PXL_20230613_181245013.MP.jpg Launched my boat yesterday. It is assassin by Wes Farmer with a Hasbrouck #1 engine. My prop is a 12 x 12. 300rpm gives me 3 mph at 60-100 psi. 400 rpm gives me 4mph at 60-100 psi. 500rpm gives me no increase in speed. At 400 rpm I have to keep turning my steam nozzle ...