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« Last post by RReid on Today at 02:05:58 AM »
Hi Kim. Cheadle lake is only about 1.5 miles from our front door, and we sometimes like to go for a morning walk there. In fact, just yesterday we saw two Bald Eagles while walking there, one of which had just caught a small duck and was busily plucking it, while sending a gentle fall of feathers onto the path directly below. However, as a boating lake it is rather small and rather choked with weed and grass, especially in summer. Maybe useful for a test splash, but Foster Lake is only a short way away and is both larger and prettier.
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« Last post by Kim on December 07, 2025, 11:36:12 PM »
Yet another very cool little model, George! Thanks for sharing it with us!   Kim
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« Last post by Kim on December 07, 2025, 11:25:17 PM »
That looks like a fun project, Ron! You going to take it out rowing in Cheadle Lake?  Kim
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« Last post by vtsteam on December 07, 2025, 10:58:00 PM »
Massive project, really impressed! And particularly the speed at which you've done it. You're almost at the really fun part -- putting back together with everything cleaned and painted. I like the whole thing -- preserving instead of discarding, and a lifetime vehicle that you really know.
I have a 1951 John Deere Model M tractor that I bought in 2000 -- which I thought was old then at 50. It has served another 25 years since, so now about to turn 75, which makes that last anniversary seem less impressive! I did not restore it, but have used it every year since I got it. It built my house, hauled timber out of the woods, and has plowed a 600 foot ,mountain drive through every harsh Vermont winter, among a million other chores. It always starts, even though a 6 volt original electric system. Old iron is impressive, and worth hanging onto.
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« Last post by samc88 on December 07, 2025, 09:45:50 PM »
More progress, diffs, front axle casing and rear axle brake pipe brackets are cleaned up and painted tractol black. Stripped down the driver's side swivel hub as well, really good condition. Pin has very little wear and this is after running for 12 years in one shot. The britpart swivel balls are also holding up nicely
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« Last post by Jasonb on December 07, 2025, 08:56:39 PM »
Indeed, little point in fully opening a port if the area of half the port is already more than the area of the drilled holes.
It will also perform differently on air than it would on steam, less lap would be better for air running
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As drawn the valve only half uncovers the ports. There is 1/8" of lap either end and only 3/16" of eccentric throw but plenty of thes eengines run like this.
Quite. The usual argument goes that, while it may seem odd to have a port that is only partly uncovered to steam, the extra width will help to get the exhaust away. However, this argument is based on full size flow velocities, and having a single decent sized rectangular passage instead of one more little drilled holes.
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« Last post by RReid on December 07, 2025, 08:30:59 PM »
Pointing the way to another interesting and worthwhile avenue to be explored. Well done George, and Thanks!
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« Last post by RReid on December 07, 2025, 08:27:23 PM »
Hi Chris. Small world keeps getting smaller! He is an excellent vendor, my go-to for that kind of stuff. As for AYC, it really is nice to work with, but it doesn't smell as good as real Cedar. Not bad in small doses, but I was glad I did the heavy ripping to get out the lams outside. Go for it Steve! Like these engine things, one boat always leads to another. A certain skiff is waiting patiently in my own queue. Along with several other possibles. Usually the deciding is harder than the building. Cheers CNR! 
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