Hi, https://thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2811 the slot is to short. You have to lenghten it so the stone can moove free in "full ahead"- and "full astern"-position and to get the full stroke. Here two pics of my little STUART Launch Twin. It has also as short eccentric rods li...

Hi, best position to connect the vacuum gauge is near the output of the condenser. Here some pics of rainers solution. He has installed a inbord condenser followed by an condensate collecting reservoir. The gauge is connected at the far end of the reservoir. https://steamboating.de/emma/bilder/em130...

Hi,

try rubber luggage straps like this to fix boiler insulation and lagging during assembly.

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Dietrich

Hi, the throttle-valve is finished. I installed a cover plate in front of the quadrant so that it looks more pleasing. FahrVent158kl.JPG FahrVent162kl.JPG I also installed a connecting rod between the valve and the cylinder, so that the valve is secured against twisting. FahrVent168kl.JPG -- Dietrich

Hi Peter, ... I look forward to seeing it finished in polished bronze/brass or whatever. some actual pictures of stainless steel and some other materials. The valve is mechanical ready and all parts move well. FahrVent141kl.jpg FahrVent143kl.JPG FahrVent145kl.JPG The operating lever can be clamped i...

Hello Mike, ... had a broken 5/16" H.P. valve rod. where was it broken. Only if this is known can it be changed successfully. Here my solution of a valve rod. https://thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2176 https://thesteamboatingforum.net/forum/download/file.php?id=2175 -- Dietrich

Hi Peter,

good news - success for the next steps.

Dietrich

Hi Allan,

you can find a No 6-drawing in "STEAMBOATS and modern steam launches", capture July - August 1961, page 18 and 19.

I generally recommend the book.

Best Dietrich

Hello, to be sure that the measurements are correct and the valve actuation works as desired, I cut out the parts with the cutting plotter and built the quadrant on a trial basis. The result can be seen here. I am satisfied and will now have the parts laser cutted. FahrVent086kl.jpg FahrVent085kl.jp...

Hello,

a little success in building the throttle valve - the operating lever and some other parts are drawn.


Best wishes Dietrich