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by Steamin
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Paint prep
Replies: 7
Views: 734

Re: Paint prep

One tip I learned for Aluminum sheet was to do the prep listed above and then use a gentle propane torch flame across the surface. The heat will evaporate the oils the aluminum has absorbed, you will see a 'ring', a slight color difference, emerge around the heated area which you can chase with the ...
by Steamin
Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Jan/Feb 2000 Live Steam Magazine Vulcan Duplex
Replies: 6
Views: 1293

Re: Jan/Feb 2000 Live Steam Magazine Vulcan Duplex

scanned png images attached
by Steamin
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Site Software Questions and Answers
Topic: Mystery Icon
Replies: 4
Views: 6205

Re: Mystery Icon

The name of the icon is "radioactive.gif"; but gives no insight how it is applied.
by Steamin
Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: I.C. Engines
Topic: ANZANI Y
Replies: 10
Views: 3801

Re: ANZANI Y

Beautiful work!
Can't wait to see/hear the video of it running
by Steamin
Wed May 31, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: LE CRAB
Replies: 19
Views: 3355

Re: LE CRAB

LE Crab, basically a blueprint boiler; 1.5" ID stack , 8" long Coal fired Exhaust and blower are simple 1/4" copper tubing under the center of the stack http://www.neidrauer.com/Crab%20Locomotive/slides/CrabPlumbing3Oct08.jpg http://www.neidrauer.com/Crab%20Locomotive/slides/20181020_...
by Steamin
Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Alternative Fuels
Replies: 35
Views: 6120

Re: Alternative Fuels

I believe Wilbur worked for the Missouri Meerschaum Company in Hermann, Missouri, a 150 year old corn cob pipe factory. https://corncobpipe.com/ The dried scrap cobs were inexpensive fuel!
by Steamin
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Lathe chuck xmas tree stand
Replies: 18
Views: 5925

Lathe chuck xmas tree stand

Found a seasonally appropriate use for a surplus 10" Cushman chuck!
Lathe chuck Tree stand base
Lathe chuck Tree stand base
by Steamin
Wed Nov 23, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Little Engines 1" Atlantic
Replies: 5
Views: 2054

Re: Little Engines 1" Atlantic

According to the LE catalog #100, print #18 is "Tender Frame Assembly", although I found a reference to a print #18 as '1" Scale Tender or Car Truck'
by Steamin
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Filters for Standard Injectors
Replies: 18
Views: 6610

Re: Filters for Standard Injectors

Looks like K&N 81-0302 has 1/8NPT male fitting at one end and 3/8" Barb on the other.
81-300 has 3/8" Barb fittings both ends.
The screen is 40 microns.
Maybe the filter with two 1/8NPT female ends is no longer offered?
https://www.knfilters.com/81-0302-fuel-filter
by Steamin
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:19 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Check those trailer tires....
Replies: 23
Views: 7815

Re: Check those trailer tires....

Pontiacguy1 wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:39 am ... take 2 spares with me ...
++1 vote for this advice--if you have a two axle trailer, take two spares --I've had one tire fail and the flailing tread wiped out the stem of the other good one, resulting in two flats!
by Steamin
Fri Feb 04, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Any interest in a sight glass shutoff/drain valve?
Replies: 18
Views: 8676

Re: Any interest in a sight glass shutoff/drain valve?

Almost all of my waterglass backhead fittings are Model Taper Pipe (excepting the 1" Little Engines straight thread ones, ugh), not National Pipe Taper, which is considerably larger pipe sizes. Just a data point for you, Anthony, not a critique.
by Steamin
Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Staybolt Pitch vs Staybolt Spacing
Replies: 8
Views: 4000

Re: Staybolt Pitch vs Staybolt Spacing

Appreciate the info. The old boiler had 68 staybolts per sidesheet ! 3/8 dia on 1.5" centers. When the sheets rust swelled, those small spaces were so choked up with rust I can't believe water was able to get in. I'm not in MD, and not planning on taking a non-code boiler there. They just happe...