Muncaster's Joys Valve Engine

[Jo]

It's running OK, but there are a few tight spots that need some attention, and one of the valves isn't seating quite right 

I have a couple of engines like that I just can't claim that they are running 

Jo

[Kim]

Nice rework job Simon!
You're getting pretty close I'd think...
Kim

[Don1966]

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Don

[fumopuc]

Hi Simon, great job.

[smfr]

Thanks Jo, Don, Kim and Achim 

I'm off across the pond for a family visit, so thought I'd take some beauty shots to show the folks back home. But now that I look at these photos I see all the things that need work: studs, studs and more studs, correctly fit the slides, various pins, some nuts, key for the flywheel and control link etc etc.   











and here's a bit of video:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwbtS-zgncI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwbtS-zgncI</a>

So no updates from me for a week or two, then, when I get back, I think I'll tackle the drain cocks 

Simon

[Jo]

I too always find it is the suds that are so demanding of my attention 

Drain cocks that reminds me I still have to make the brass work for the Double Tangye cylinders

It is looking very nice 

Jo

[ths]

Looks great Simon, the folks better be impressed! Enjoy the trip. Cheers, Hugh.

[vcutajar]

That is really looking good Simon.

Enjoy the holiday.

Vince

[Don1966]

Awesome Simon, she runs great and a nice looking engine. Enjoy you trip across the pond I know I did.

Don

[Kim]

That looks great Simon!  I love watching it run - all that beautiful, smooth motion!

I'm sure you'll get on with the studs eventually
Kim

[Dave Otto]

That's beautiful Simon & and it runs as nice as it looks.

It will be interesting to see how you go about finishing it.

Have a great trip!

Dave

[fumopuc]

Hi Simon, I like the motion. Enjoy your trip to the  UK.

[Roger B]

Looking really good    I hope the UK's weather holds out for you 

[smfr]

I've discovered that one of the pinned joints on my crankshaft is loose now (must have become loose when fitting the flywheel) 

I'll try treating with Loctite 603, but the penetration won't be good so this would be a temporary fix. I don't think I can bash out the pin and re-glue without damaging the parts. Since I have some big sticks of 1144SP kicking around, I'm back to thinking about a turned crankshaft.

Simon

[Jasonb]

Before going to a new crank try drilling the pin out a fraction larger and fit a new pin. Can't remember did you just put the pins in or did you pein over the ends to tighten them up?