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by Mike Rometer
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: bearing tolerances
Replies: 12
Views: 6456

Re: bearing tolerances

Said 'small knock' could disappear when the engine sees heat!
by Mike Rometer
Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
Topic: Frances-Anne
Replies: 94
Views: 142619

Re: Frances-Anne

Keep trying Russ, the time to stop is when the steam starts coming out of your ears. That is the time to stop for a beer (or six) and contemplate the next step.

I'm sure Pete's experiences from his website will be useful.
by Mike Rometer
Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Anthony Bever boiler
Replies: 18
Views: 12186

Re: Anthony Bever boiler

Whilst you are totally correct about the SBA forum being exceeding quiet, not so their boiler services. Contact them for who is nearest and most able to take your boiler on.
by Mike Rometer
Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: Anthony Bever boiler
Replies: 18
Views: 12186

Re: Anthony Bever boiler

I'm with Steamboatjack, and liaise with your boiler inspector before you start.
by Mike Rometer
Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: new on the block
Replies: 21
Views: 19759

Re: new on the block

I think the title should really be "New on the Dock", welcome to the the forum. It could be said that we are all here, because we are not all there. :o

Thoughts. I must get on with that twin!
by Mike Rometer
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Building Spiffy
Replies: 23
Views: 19651

Re: Building Spiffy

Cracking job so far Mike! A real looker.
by Mike Rometer
Wed May 26, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: And Now for the Twin
Replies: 159
Views: 311854

Re: And Now for the Twin

I suppose you missed me? I'm afraid I got a bit waylaid by a pretty young lady, ;) MG TD 1953 (600 x 399).jpg She turned up on my driveway one lunchtime and I didn't have the heart to turn her away. Unfortunately she's turned out to be a bit of a hussy, as since she got here she's been dropping engi...
by Mike Rometer
Fri May 21, 2021 8:03 am
Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
Topic: Metacentric Height and Stability
Replies: 14
Views: 10409

Re: Metacentric Height and Stability

I'd go with a hole saw for that one, preferably a 'Starrett'. I've got some up to 6" dia. Well lubed they just seem to keep on going. Just make sure everything is well tied down, and put on your 'patient' hat.
by Mike Rometer
Wed May 12, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
Topic: After Coal?
Replies: 48
Views: 25360

Re: After Coal?

Why pull/push? Why not sream powered?
by Mike Rometer
Sun May 02, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: General Steamboat stuff
Topic: Engine info
Replies: 15
Views: 8204

Re: Engine info

DetroiTug wrote:
Sun May 02, 2021 3:50 am


I need a flip phone with a 17" screen.

Ron
I got the tee shirt! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: