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- Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:31 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: bearing tolerances
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6451
Re: bearing tolerances
Said 'small knock' could disappear when the engine sees heat!
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:10 pm
- Forum: Members' Websites and Boats
- Topic: Frances-Anne
- Replies: 94
- Views: 142590
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.
I'm sure Pete's experiences from his website will be useful.
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:49 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Anthony Bever boiler
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12179
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.
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 8:32 am
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Anthony Bever boiler
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12179
Re: Anthony Bever boiler
I'm with Steamboatjack, and liaise with your boiler inspector before you start.
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 8:13 am
- Forum: Welcome
- Topic: new on the block
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19754
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.
Thoughts. I must get on with that twin!
Thoughts. I must get on with that twin!
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:02 am
- Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Building Spiffy
- Replies: 23
- Views: 19640
Re: Building Spiffy
Cracking job so far Mike! A real looker.
- Wed May 26, 2021 4:43 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: And Now for the Twin
- Replies: 159
- Views: 311490
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...
- Fri May 21, 2021 8:03 am
- Forum: Technical - non Engines and Boilers
- Topic: Metacentric Height and Stability
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10406
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.
- Wed May 12, 2021 8:54 pm
- Forum: Technical - Engines and Boilers
- Topic: After Coal?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 25356
Re: After Coal?
Why pull/push? Why not sream powered?
- Sun May 02, 2021 9:05 am
- Forum: General Steamboat stuff
- Topic: Engine info
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8200