The Home Machinist!

I believe all of them would "work". Which one is the best? Power steering fluid is "designed" to be pumped with a higher speed pump and to work at multiple temperatures for long periods. It has anti wear and anti foam additives. Hydraulic oil is much the same, usually without the...

As suggested earlier: First, figure out your operating pressure. This is harder, in this case, as we do not know what pressure the boiler was designed and built for. Let's take the 20 psi you want. Most hydros specify the percentage over operating to hydro to. Some are 100% where the higher pressure...

If your engine will run on 20 psi is completely dependent on the design/build of your engine. Many steam engines will run on less and some won't run at all on 20 psi. As for all the connections: Feed water inlet, Blow down, Drain, Steam out, Possible "DRY" or super-heated steam out, prefer...

Some suggestions: Take it to a professional welder and get his opinion on the welds. A box of donuts will take you a long way there. Next, figure out a hydro static test pressure and the procedure you will use to accomplish the test. Your welder "friend" may be able to suggest a pressure f...

See the other thread on Ballast Tamping Tools

I believe Harbor Freight has discontinued that pneumatic tool. Amazon sells an Ironton 42" air scraper. Google "long reach air chisel" or "scraper".
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About a 150 years ago, I had set up my HO model railroad. We had a kitten that loved to attack the moving trains. We called him "the natural disaster".

Fairbanks Morse model Z engine using an American Bosch AB 33 Magneto. Google is your friend. Or, you could have used the link the OP provided. It takes you straight to the FM Z information manual.

Anyone who as dealt with Steve Belanger, knows what a great guy he is. I'm sure he would answer questions or at least give resource locations for a person to find the information. At least it's a lead.

You might try contacting Steve Belanger of Belanger's Auto Electric/Mainely Magnetos at: http://www.mainelymagnetos.com/ He's the most knowledgeable magneto guy I have ever corresponded with. Tell him Terry Miller sent you as he has my American Bosch magneto right now. HISTORY: Bosch had been manufa...

Remember, the 20lb propane tanks with the triangular valve handles are supposed to have a "float valve" that shuts off the flow of propane if the tanks are NOT vertical. They also have a outlet throat valve that will not allow flow without the hose with a proper connector screwed in. I've ...

#2 You are correct, they are broaching bushings. I have several that are the same.