US Navy Type-K VALVE

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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by TahoeSteam » Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:20 am

Looks great Ranier.

Waiting anxiously for more updates on your boat and engine too!
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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by Wicwas Steam Works » Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:01 pm

There has been some chatter about the "V" extension of the main port opening. The shape and depth shown in the builder's notes has worked well for 2 seasons in 2 boats. It allows a progressive opening and good control for low RPM operation. I do not recommend deepening the groove or cutting it all the way through.
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H e l p!

Post by Rainer » Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:40 am

I did some more machining. This has to be ready next weekend because I have to bring it as a present to the USA...

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I did the machining of the lever a little different than stated in the instructions.
All this was done by manual turning, file, sand paper... - have "to CNC" this lathe also some times...
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Technical ready - need some more surface finish
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Now I have to make the sliding part #3 guided by #4. Please have a look at the original drawing. For me this is not a good design to eliminate alignment problems of the valve rod #11 and the sliding surface of #2. To give some flexibility here you have to make a loose fit between #3 and #4 - but what fore do we have to make this massive part #4 if we have a loose fit here? Why not making it without the #4 just guided with a nut on #11 rod - like a D-valve.

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No remarks to my question above?

Post by Rainer » Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:44 pm

No remarks to my question above?

Todays status - this quadrant is a lousy part - week and difficult to clamp. Lots of possible/necessary alignements.

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All parts ready for assembly

Post by Rainer » Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:03 pm

All parts ready for assembly

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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by TahoeSteam » Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:29 pm

Looks great Ranier! It appears you left the quadrant as designed?
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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by marinesteam » Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:04 pm

It looks like you redesigned the actuation rod (part 11) to use a cotter instead of a thread to retain the throttle yoke (part 4). Tell us how assembly goes as it looks like it might be a bit difficult to get access during assembly. It certainly saves some work on the actuation rod.

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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by Rainer » Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:56 pm

Yes, I did the quadrant as it was in the original design.

Yes, I changed the actuation rod #11 design. I like to use ready grind stainless rods for something like that. I am not able to machine a surface like that. Without the thread I don't have to do so. It was easy to pin it from the top and bend over the pin ends from the bottom.

If you drill the pin hole after you machined all the other parts you don't need the possibility which you get with a thread to change the open/close position.
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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by DetroiTug » Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:23 pm

Rainer,

Very nice work as usual.

To get a nice finish on shafting without a toolpost grinder, I leave about .001"/.02mm on the last pass which is light cut and slow feed and sharp tooling. Then use an emery strip of about 100 grit to bring it to dimension. Then polish with maroon scotch brite pad. It will shine like a mirror.

https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/0281639

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Re: US Navy Type-K VALVE

Post by Mike Rometer » Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:23 pm

To improve the finish of emery strip, apply some oil to it. That gives a nice bright finish which is easier to polish.
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