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by Aheadslow
Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:50 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Buffalo Injector
Replies: 12
Views: 17294

Re: Buffalo Injector

You might check here > http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/injectors.html > looks a lot like your injector.
best of luck ! :)

oops didn't read all of Mikes post first but there is the link anyway.
by Aheadslow
Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:14 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Help Identify an engine please.
Replies: 8
Views: 9675

Re: Help Identify an engine please.

Hi What you have there is a very nice small shop engine. These small shop engines were used to operate a wide range of equipment, are their any markings anywhere on the engine? What are the length, width and height measurements. perhaps a pic of the valve chest. I would also be interested in the siz...
by Aheadslow
Wed May 15, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Elliott Bay No.2 Running
Replies: 9
Views: 9718

Re: Elliott Bay No.2 Running

What can I say, beautiful engine ,once again you have made the world a little more interesting. congratulations on a job that is far more than simply well done.
regards L.E. :mrgreen:
by Aheadslow
Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:48 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Paint for fire boxes
Replies: 1
Views: 3080

Re: Paint for fire boxes

I've had some success with this http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/ on exauste manifolds and headers.
by Aheadslow
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Headed to London
Replies: 9
Views: 10806

Re: Headed to London

The Kempton Pmping station is pretty impressive also.




info here:: http://www.kemptonsteam.org/
by Aheadslow
Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:58 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: First core box
Replies: 210
Views: 179874

Re: First core bockes

The oil-bounded sand appears to give a very good result. Nice crisp details on that part. I have to agree with Artemis very exciting build and some truly beautiful work . Thanks for sharing this.
by Aheadslow
Thu Sep 13, 2012 2:59 am
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: First core box
Replies: 210
Views: 179874

Re: First core bockes

Beautiful work Rainer. I just love a complex core design. It all looks very well thought out. I can hardly wait to see the castings.
should be a lovely engine when finished,really something to be proud of. Keep up the good work.
by Aheadslow
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Type of wood for stingers
Replies: 6
Views: 7642

Re: Type of wood for stingers

I would try to Identify what type of wood was used for the current engine stringers , and use the same species of wood for the new ones. Also I would try to find some reclaimed wood to use , as anything newly milled will not likely be old growth and therefore not as resistant to rot. I am currently ...
by Aheadslow
Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: "Plumbing"
Replies: 12
Views: 12646

Re: "Plumbing"

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/Aheadslow/Steam%20stuff/plumbing.jpg Here is a nice image I like from Auedels Engineers and mechanics guide . pretty much covers everything, still gona need a copy of "Steamboats and Modern Steam Launches" can not say enough good things about this book. I j...
by Aheadslow
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: method for determining basic design hp for a compound
Replies: 5
Views: 7502

Re: method for determining basic design hp for a compound

Many thanks gentlemen for your fine answers and explanations. I would like to apologize for the lack of clarity in my question. I've been working 14 hour days for the last 2 years and I'm a little fuzzy just now. I took an extra engine building contract and its a bit much for me. But I said I could ...