Tom, check out this thread, about half way down page one. My block is cast iron but the principal is exactly the same. Note I didn't use auto sleeves due to cost and availability (over here). https://thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1318 Edit : - My chunk of cast bar was only £10 (...

cyberbadger wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:06 am

I think I've mentioned it before, if you are looking make sure to check:

https://www.enginads.com/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/7

There is currently a steam launch for sale for $12K there.

-CB

Looking is an occupation in it's own right!

(that one is wrong side of the pond. )

I have to concur with Pete about the SBA small ads. I tend to watch them daily and often wonder why I bother. It is currently well over a month (16th Sept) since there was any change. It certainly wasn't that way a year or so ago. I think it's only the fear of missing a bargain boat that keeps me go...

Work continues, but not necessarily in the obvious place. The purchase of some materials made the attention wander a little and having bought 303 for the studs I thought to cut some for the steam chests (20) and have threaded the 'block' ends, when perhaps I should have been getting on with the con-...

With locomotives, mostly, the valve is above the cylinder and benefits from the efforts of Mr Newton. I said mostly, as there are exceptions.

CB "I watched the video. The gentleman in the video has a twin cylinder, like my Toledo - mine is a piston valve. He talks about how this balanced valve lets you run an engine slowly. I don't understand that statement in regards to a twin steam engine. A twin should be able to rotate below 60RPM wit...

Did you decide on traditional journal bearings or roller bearings? Single row sealed ball, as the whole crank is on ball races, but I've made the journals split for easy removal if required. Pictures will follow on the other post when they are nearer completion. Trouble is ATM I'm running on severa...

Yes it's taken a while, but the decision is made and no going back (I've cut metal). After long deliberation and head scratching, I've settled on : - 8" con-rods, giving a stroke/rod ratio of 2.42424 etc. I don't think it will look ungainly or over-tall. Now I'm wondering should I make them a fancy ...

I got that thanks C.B.

Who said it was quiet on here? We've been treated to quite a rush this last week or so. Long may it continue.

TahoeSteam wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:49 pm

https://www.wfmz.com/news/69news-at-sun ... a67c1.html

I'm not allowed by the EU to look at that one!

But, the other one is fine.