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Hi Bear one thing to remember is that an exactly 1" rod will not go into an exactly 1" hole !!! ...so good luck with your first engineWilly
Quote from: steam guy willy on April 04, 2020, 02:22:43 AMHi Bear one thing to remember is that an exactly 1" rod will not go into an exactly 1" hole !!! ...so good luck with your first engineWillyWilly there is a way to get a 1" rod in a 1" hole, it works best if the metals are dissimilar, one goes in the freezer the other you heat up. Haven't done one in years, but used to make rods with balls on each end and a ring in the middle. Gerald.
Was wondering if for this 1st engine, I could substitute aluminum for the brass it calls for in many of the parts. The brass is a little pricey, and as a first engine, I don't want to waste any, if I mess up.I don't see any reason I could not substitute, other than aesthetics. What are your opinions?