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Offline Michael S.

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #30 on: June 09, 2025, 09:32:17 PM »
There were still two open holes on the cylinder that needed to be closed with drain valves.
I had to make these valves myself.
I had already made a conical tool and matching conical pins for other projects. It's not much fun building these little valves. (My store-bought supplies are exhausted.)
Anyway, the cylinder is now closed and only a few steps away from its first run.

Michael

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #31 on: June 09, 2025, 09:37:23 PM »
Very nice, the drain cocks are in keeping with the oiler and the rest of the engine. I'm looking forward to seeing (and hearing) her run :ThumbsUp:
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Sanjay

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #32 on: June 09, 2025, 09:41:19 PM »
Those little drain valves are great! Wood handles?

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« Reply #33 on: June 10, 2025, 01:12:54 PM »
Yes, Chris, wooden handles would look good too. I tried the dark brown wood, but it splits when turning.

Michael

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #34 on: June 10, 2025, 06:28:25 PM »
Now the project is finished. Just one more steam pipe, a railing on the crank, and a strap for the ball regulator.
(I need to make a video.)

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ZbPO13Xd4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ZbPO13Xd4</a>
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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #35 on: June 10, 2025, 07:29:11 PM »
Beautiful, another fine job Michael well done. Looks and runs well - the black surface looks like a sheet glass! :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp: :cheers:
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Sanjay

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #36 on: June 10, 2025, 07:51:18 PM »
A great find and wonderful restoration!  It runs quite well, great sound too!   :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:

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« Reply #37 on: June 10, 2025, 10:40:26 PM »
Just beautiful, Michael!  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn: :NotWorthy:

Kim

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« Reply #38 on: June 11, 2025, 07:53:05 AM »
Congratulations, well done, very nice.  :)

Dieter

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Re: Found on eBay.
« Reply #39 on: June 11, 2025, 07:57:53 AM »
Thank you Sanjay, Chris, Kim, and Dieter.

Michael

 

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