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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 14:18:42 GMT
Had planned to put a test fire in Cadbury to-day but-------------------- it's raining, AGAIN !!........Grrrr !!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 17:22:48 GMT
-------- so I put the afternoon to good use and had a go at making my own "Blue Liners'"....ie}--- gauge glasses, not the RN cigarettes !!...................I know it's 'old hat' for the majority of you but for those who haven't done it before here's some photos.......Remember it's 5mm O/D plain glass tube, and my thumbs are 65 years old. I had to re-set the whistle valve as it was over at an angle and fouled the new glass being fitted....And in order to do that the end of the brass valve handle neede to be shortened by approx 2mm !!...Oh well, it was all good fun and took my mind of that vertical wet stuff outside ........ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  ..............................................................................................  ..................................................................................................  |
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Post by terry1956 on Dec 18, 2014 19:38:42 GMT
Hi.i take it that the blue tape goes on the outside.is that correct. As I get older I find that it is getting harder to read the water level. I have started to play around with fitting a low water level buzzer to the water gauge.the buzzers cost around 3 to 4 pounds and are used on fish tanks. Just not figured away to keep the wires from the heat of the firebox.michael
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 20:23:06 GMT
Hi.i take it that the blue tape goes on the outside.is that correct. As I get older I find that it is getting harder to read the water level. I have started to play around with fitting a low water level buzzer to the water gauge.the buzzers cost around 3 to 4 pounds and are used on fish tanks. Just not figured away to keep the wires from the heat of the firebox.michael Hi Michael Try looking at the modified car industry, you can get engine loom heat resistant sleaving in different sizes(not sure how small it goes though) and it's rated for 1200c...I have it on my car....it's very good and would be perfect for your situation if you can get it small enough....certainly worth a try. Pete |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 2:25:06 GMT
Hi.i take it that the blue tape goes on the outside.is that correct. Yes, absolutely !!...I'm not cross-eyed enough yet to try passing it down the middle of a 3mm hole LoL !!......The last photo shows it ( the prototype) working quite well although it lacks the sophistication of a commercial product....One benefit is that the plain glass tube is much more consistent in circularity than the lined items....I've made a few more for spares...Nothing annoys me more than those owners who turn up at a track--- their loco develops a fault---and they come cadging tools and spares to keep themselves going.... |
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Post by ejparrott on Dec 30, 2014 21:03:08 GMT
I've got a comprehensive toolbox I take with me, spanners, spare injectors (except for the Hunslet) variety of balls, odd bits and pieces....must check though...not sure I've got any gauge glass in at present!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 2:42:11 GMT
Hi Ed-------- try reading that again only from a different perspective !!......... Gave me a fair old chuckle, I can tell you !!..I've been doing a bit of cleaning and tidying-up on the Backhead...........One clack has been de-painted and wire-brushed, the other will be done after the New Year's steam-up at Kinver >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  |
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Post by jackrae on Dec 31, 2014 10:08:00 GMT
""Try looking at the modified car industry, you can get engine loom heat resistant sleaving in different sizes(not sure how small it goes though) and it's rated for 1200c...I have it on my car....it's very good and would be perfect for your situation if you can get it small enough....certainly worth a try."" For insulating sleeving you could try this firm stores.ebay.co.uk/hilltopproductsltd?_trksid=p2047675.l2563I bought some teflon tubing from them (1mm OD by 0.5mm bore) and I'm sure it'd be more than suitable as high temperature insulation. I surmise it's probably used as insulation on cooker igniter lines. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 10:21:00 GMT
DOH !!------------ I got der LURGI !! and Flu' and creaks and groans and KOFFS....So no playing at Kinver tomorrow !!................ and after nearly 2 weeks of mods. and preparation etc. I woke up this morning wiv all the raging symptoms and more !!............ Roger, that's 2 of us up the creek without a propellant device !!.........I'm off back to me pit
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Post by Roger on Jan 1, 2015 22:07:37 GMT
Hope you bounce back sooner than I am Alan, I've had five days of it so far. I decided to go for the Kill or Cure approach and dragged my sorry carcase over the Downs for a game of golf yesterday, and a private steam up today. On balance I think it's been a good strategy, no air ambulance or retreat to my bed so I'm pleased I got something out of the days rather than sitting in the chair, lethargic and lost, coughing for England.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:22:11 GMT
Well, I spent to-day in the workshop tidying up some loose ends ( Both loco and bikes) then prepping Polly 2 for some valve re-setting following a grub screw coming loose.....I'm now at the "Tickly-Cough" and throat spasm stage......but I keep taking the tablets Mr Mainwaring !!............
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Post by Roger on Jan 1, 2015 22:30:37 GMT
Cross fingers you don't have the same Southern Variety as me then.
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Post by smallbrother on Jan 1, 2015 22:39:30 GMT
Today's lethargy is 100% due to booze.
Pete.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 22:59:29 GMT
Today's lethargy is 100% due to booze. Pete.------------ ------------------ Fine, upstanding (?) fellow that you were !! |
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Post by smallbrother on Jan 2, 2015 8:49:20 GMT
My intention was to join the Llanelli lads for a New Years Day steam up. The forecast was awful so I decided to "have a few" with some friends instead. Of course, the weather proved better than forecast but then I slept late and was way over the limit anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 9:00:14 GMT
So what are your visiting times at the local "Nick" then ??...  |
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Post by smallbrother on Jan 2, 2015 9:34:08 GMT
I was fully in line with the only law that matters - the better half was with me!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 9:39:44 GMT
Say no more, Squire---say no more !!..........The Ultimate Law that even a QC or High Court Judge has to abide by !!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2015 0:04:02 GMT
OK, so here's the start of fitting a set of "proper" drain cocks on Cadbury.........As you can see there is a cylinder end cover retaining stud at the bottom centre line, just where the drain cocks will go...So I've had to shorten the stud a little and assist the strength of valve screw fitment by soft-soldering the body into the cyl. block as well................One down and just three to go !!...Also, I thought you guys might like to see the Maxitrak production piston and piston ring ??........ It's rectangular section with a stainless steel expander underneath............. Finally, for those who still aren't sure about these things this is a Bronze block with a Bronze piston and a simple displacement lubricator fitted.... When I removed the front cover there was a lot of condensate BUT a nice fine film of oil, evenly spread......  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  |
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Post by runner42 on Jan 7, 2015 5:23:46 GMT
I assume that you are going to have a cab operating lever for the drain cocks? I used a 1/8" copper tube with a 22 swg spring wire inside to form a Bowden cable to connect the lever to the drain cocks operating mechanism.
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