John's Clishay build log

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Re: John's Clishay build log

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Test to 200 PSI for 10 minutes
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This sealant works better than anything ese II have tried.
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Water tank from front of Clishay
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I did the test three times rolling tubes into fixture. I did an "easy" force roll, and I had annealed each tube with propane torch. I didn't need to re-roll any tubes. I tested each time at 200 PSI for at least 10 minutes.
I wanted to test my rolling ability before rolling tubes in boiler, which are at best difficult to remove.
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Re: John's Clishay build log

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To clarify, sealant is only on pump fittings, not tubes. Tubes were inserted dry.
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:mrgreen:
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
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I did an "easy" force roll, and I had annealed each tube with propane torch.
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Re: John's Clishay build log

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Fire Box Door
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Re: John's Clishay build log

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Have you made provisions for opening the door "a bit" and holding it in that position?

Useful for reducing steam loss through the valves while running (often downhill) without fooling with the fire.

Yes ..even with propane fired locos.
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Re: John's Clishay build log

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didn't know about that - what do yo mean a bit, like a 1/2" ?
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Door swings free
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1/4" or 1/2" gap or similar.

Ever seen it on a full scale loco fire door?
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