smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Dec 20, 2009 17:00:03 GMT
Have acquired quite a nice Simplex with a siezed regulator.
Apart from the backhead bolts and the pipe under the dome, what else will need to be disconnected to get the blighter out and have a look?
Thanks,
SB
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Post by ron on Dec 20, 2009 17:26:25 GMT
Hi
If it's made to the drawing, as well as the backhead bolts and the steam inlet in the dome you need to remove the superheater then undo the concentric fitting that goes onto the front of the regulator. It's not a straightforward job, I would make every effort to try and unseize the regulator first!
Ron
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Post by baggo on Dec 20, 2009 18:03:33 GMT
If you haven't already done so, steam the boiler and try to free it off then when it's hot. It's possible that last time it was steamed the regulator was left tight shut when the boiler cooled down and it's locked up solid due to the different expansion of the metals.
John
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smallbrother
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Post by smallbrother on Dec 20, 2009 22:01:08 GMT
Plan (B)aggo seems the way to start!
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