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- Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:47 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Steam chest pressure.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10914
Re: Steam chest pressure.
Hello, On my engine, the running steam chest pressure is right around 22 psi in the third notch up. As the load increases, the pressure gradually increases, but have not exceeded 45 psi. Just thought this might add to the information. The tree gauges show are from left to right...............Brake p...
- Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:43 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Just a Note -- Don Ashton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5753
Just a Note -- Don Ashton
Hello, Some or all of you may already know, but Don Ashton died on April 12th. He was a fellow from England, who was an expert in the design and construction of Walschaert valve gear. Having corresponded with him, he was a fine gentleman and most concerned for trying to help others on this and Steph...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:21 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: cylinder block.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15239
Re: cylinder block.
Here's the one for my engine.................................
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:50 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: K-4 Detailed Boilder Jacket
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7052
Re: K-4 Detailed Boilder Jacket
Very nice work, Dan......................very nice !!!
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:17 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: welding boiler
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10745
Re: welding boiler
As credentials: Was an ASME Authorized Inspector for more than 23 years............................still participating in the work. ASME allows ANY type of welding process to be used in constructing a boiler or vessel !! HOWEVER !! each process used (SMAW, GTAW,GMAW etc.) must, I repeat, must have a...
- Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:30 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: The boiler jacket for the K-4
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8801
Re: The boiler jacket for the K-4
Outstanding work, Sir !!!
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:09 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Help Baker valve gear
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12500
Re: Help Baker valve gear
You might try this.....................a very complete dissertation, including many dimensions on the various frames.
http://www.solidesign.bizland.com/pdf/B ... 201946.pdf
http://www.solidesign.bizland.com/pdf/B ... 201946.pdf
- Thu May 31, 2018 9:47 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: A Material Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5013
Re: A Material Question
Gentlemen, Thank you for your interest and reply's. The intended purpose is to be used for the reversing valve in a Westinghouse 11.5" air compressor being built in 2.5" scale. The reversing valve slides in a bore and feel that in order to get the best sealing surface, the PTFE will adjust...
- Thu May 31, 2018 5:57 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: A Material Question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5013
A Material Question
Hello Everyone, Need a bit of help here....................have searched the "net" in vain to find an outfit that offers 1/2" round bar, bronze filled Teflon (PTFE). Per chance, does anyone know of a place selling the bar in less than pallet loads?? Thank you for any help. Respectfull...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:22 pm
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: Etched Parts for the K-4
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4685
Re: Etched Parts for the K-4
Very nice work, Dan........................especially like the cone head rivets on the smokebox!!!
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: The Latest Lineup at Ridge Boiler
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7809
Re: The Latest Lineup at Ridge Boiler
Very nice work, Sir !!!
- Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:54 am
- Forum: Live Steam
- Topic: K-4 Smokebox Detail
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5368
Re: K-4 Smokebox Detail
Very nice work, Dan!! Thank you for showing the pictures.