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by FLSTEAM
Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: propane question
Replies: 47
Views: 37398

Re: propane question

My original regulator was a McMaster mini regulator (air). It worked fine except it needed steam oil every run. The replacement is a Clippard MAR-1BPK-3-V. The 3 is the spring range and the V is for viton rings. They are not off the shelf but only take a week to 10 days to order. They work perfect. ...
by FLSTEAM
Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: propane question
Replies: 47
Views: 37398

Re: propane question

My blower is controlled thru a pressure regulator. Blower never changes no mater what the boiler pressure is.

JB
by FLSTEAM
Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: Couple of Shorties
Replies: 145
Views: 136825

Re: Couple of Shorties

Interesting that this thread would come up at this time. I am in the design stage of building the combine in 2.5 in. Scale narrow gauge. I am planning on 3D printing windows and cnc routing the roof parts. Here is a 3d window ready to print.
by FLSTEAM
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Which fuel for this burner?
Replies: 9
Views: 7611

Re: Which fuel for this burner?

BTW kerosene and jet fuel are basically the same thing.

Both have less BTU's than diesel .

JB
by FLSTEAM
Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Which fuel for this burner?
Replies: 9
Views: 7611

Re: Which fuel for this burner?

I have an oil burner designed after So you want to build a LS. It will burn Kerosene, Diesel, motor oil and even used motor oil. I burned used motor oil for a while but it is too dirty to mess with. Your burner should work fine on what ever you want.

JB
by FLSTEAM
Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: OCME Club Suspends Public events
Replies: 29
Views: 19346

Re: OCME Club Suspends Public events

I hope we don't turn this forum into another "Facebook". I have to wade thru too much bullshit now.....
by FLSTEAM
Sun Mar 15, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: OCME Club Suspends Public events
Replies: 29
Views: 19346

Re: OCME Club Suspends Public events

Harold I think it is interesting that you can bash the President on this forum but you don't want me to support him,,,,,,,,,,
by FLSTEAM
Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:11 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Propane burner igniters
Replies: 10
Views: 8606

Re: Propane burner igniters

Berkman, the firebox is very deep and by the time enough gas reaches the fire door there is a pretty scary relight. The last 8 years that is how I lit the oil burner off. I guess in my old age just pushing a button seams like a better solution.

John B.
by FLSTEAM
Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Propane burner igniters
Replies: 10
Views: 8606

Propane burner igniters

I have converted my Shay to propane and I am using a Model T buzz coil for the igniter. Just wondering if anyone has found other spark generators they can recommend? The buzz coil works fine I just am not in love with the electric connections and contacts out in the open.

John B
by FLSTEAM
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:19 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Board will be down a bit Friday, March 5th
Replies: 6
Views: 5998

Re: Board will be down a bit Friday, March 5th

Actually Friday was March 6th ……….
by FLSTEAM
Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: Build Log
Topic: First steam locomotive build-3/4" scale Raritan
Replies: 60
Views: 92838

Re: First steam locomotive build-3/4" scale Raritan

The trick to getting it finished is doing something every day, even if is only putting a screw in.
That is one less thing to do tomorrow.

John B
by FLSTEAM
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:35 am
Forum: Live Steam
Topic: Propane firing question
Replies: 7
Views: 5599

Re: Propane firing question

Thanks gents. I shouldn't have any problems then putting one in since I have a deep firebox.

JB