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runs ok on air

Hi Guys well tried running on Air regulator seems ok as closed nothing turns soon as i open she runs ok going to try and build good fire and make sure Blower closed.

Can't find any leaks with air in going to let it Run on air as its been standing for 6 months free it of then will try to fire it up again fingers crossed.

If not i am joining Rugely model engineering club will ask them to pressure test it for me.

It passed boiler test last year ok so hoping its still all good.

It has had a new Regulator i made and new Stainless super heater no water or air leaking so hope this time to win will let you guys know and a big thank you for suggestions .

Thank you for the feedback yes it could be the regulator i made a new one last year took ages to lap in i wonder.

I have run it on air ok starts and stops with regulator.

I can't hear any escaping air.

I also made a new stainless super heater that also could be the problem although welding looks real good.

Just cannot understand why i cant raise steam gauge not reaching 10 psi yet looks good fire.

I have had gauge checked and ok.

Will remove regulator and try again after

many Thanks Ron

Hi i am having a problem steaming my engine.

i light fire in boiler put blower on when it starts to get warm get loads steam and water out of chimney.

Does any one know where i should start looking it has had boiler pressure test last year.

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Hi does anyone know where i could get my Myford super 7 clutch sorted.

The guy i bought it from had locked it up so clutch did not work.

I have got it freed but shaft now moves so it catches the casing.

Its the early clutch with the light spring in and a cone.

I have found i could not sort from the book and is totaly puzeling so now need some one who understands the early clutches.

Phone Tony at Lates uk very helpfull but did not know about this early one also phoned Myford who sent me to Tony.

Their is no Number on my Lathe so cannot give model number.

It does not have a gearbox but does have screwcutting.

Can any one suggest anyone i live in Tamworth Stafordshire

Regards Ron

Hi i also have a pv baker 3 1/2 gauge also strugling to finnish i have a set of A3 drawings but a lot is missing when it comes to building.

I have to work out the plumbing and cheeses remake if you need a copy of drawings i can try and copy these.

Love to know how your getting on with your engine.

Ron