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by Lovesthedrive
Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:20 am
Forum: Build Log
Topic: copper tubing
Replies: 18
Views: 14960

Re: copper tubing

On McMaster-Carr website they are under "tube expander"
http://www.mcmaster.com/#tubing-expanders/=nl6tow
You want the style at the top of the page.
by Lovesthedrive
Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:14 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: sweet creek
Replies: 9
Views: 9756

Re: sweet creek

Dave Rohr might know as he used to machine for them............

Yet they did change hands, so who knows with the current owners.
by Lovesthedrive
Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:22 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Building the 2.5" Scale Shay
Replies: 869
Views: 436218

Re: Building the 2.5" Scale Shay

David Rohr had a steam ejector on his Sandy River locomotive. I believe it was functional.
by Lovesthedrive
Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Heavyweight passenger car colors - group vote
Replies: 17
Views: 5613

Re: Heavyweight passenger car colors - group vote

I didnt realize that a paint was to indicate that only heavy people are to ride a car.

Feeling confuzed as ever.
by Lovesthedrive
Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Brake Cylinder
Replies: 16
Views: 4699

Re: Brake Cylinder

McMaster Carr only offers 304 or 316. Nice variety tho of seamless pipe.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#stainless-steel-pipe/=ng5rv4
by Lovesthedrive
Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:30 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Brake Cylinder
Replies: 16
Views: 4699

Re: Brake Cylinder

My oxy-acetylene came from Northern Tools http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/400x400/171/171743_400x400.jpg At the time it was cheap, these days it sells for almost $200 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200413935_200413935 Being a victor knock off, you can get alternative tips ...
by Lovesthedrive
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: It's too hot
Replies: 31
Views: 7942

Re: It's too hot

70 degrees here in Maine.................. It depends where in Maine you are. We've had several 90° plus days here in Mid Coast Maine recently. Keith 5 mahls nawth of Ba Haba translation for those of you not from around here.. 5 miles north of Bar Harbor the 70 is here and now, yes we did have 90 d...
by Lovesthedrive
Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: It's too hot
Replies: 31
Views: 7942

Re: It's too hot

70 degrees here in Maine..................
by Lovesthedrive
Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 11604

Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!

Some one from this board told me....

Blue prints dont always jive with reality. It is often best when you get what ever drawing to do the math yourself. Then just use their drawing as a guide.

Funky I know.
by Lovesthedrive
Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 11604

Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!

Yup 40 psi on a better timed engine, is like putting a rocket on the back end. Both are very exciting.
by Lovesthedrive
Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:49 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 11604

Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!

LOL I believe I had mentioned 5-10 psi for a reason. Glad you found the culprit.
by Lovesthedrive
Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:32 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 11604

Re: Checking Timing on LE American? - CONFUSED!!!

have you tried adjusting the length of the valve rod in the directions that I posted above? It is far easier than messing with the eccentrics.