Member postings for Ron Hancock

Hi again still having injector problems pulling my hair out.

yesterday took to the club to Run raised steam injector working fine took it on track after one lap it stopped working.

before going their the clacks have been changed for new ones i have changed all pipework to make sure no leaks i have washed boiler out with first costic solder the citric acid.

i then used air line blew out through bypass repeated again filling with boiling water and citric acid left for another hour the drained and gave good plush out with hose conected left running.

it seems each time i run it the injectors stop working even though i stripped them soaked in citric acid gave a good blow out.

i tried open valve so water coming out the open steam very slow water just pours out the bottom.

held a peice wood bottom of injector you coul hear it going into the boiler but as soon as i remove the wood it just poured out the bottom again.

just dont know what else i can try any sugestions please

Ron

The Comitee has asked all these questions but as yet they still looking into it such a good Track and so secure we just keep hoping Ron

Hi Yes I have been to Sutton club also Burton Birmingham and Nottingham.

It would be good to have a big visit Neil is going to contact our club to see if we can arrange it.

Fingers crossed now thank you.

Ron

Hi Neil i think they would love it gthe person seeing to

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If you have a chat with any they can arrange with you if thats OK Neil

Ron

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 08/02/2017 14:59:57

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Rugeley power station has now closed so we will loose our track then.

Our club has invited any clubs that would like to come and Run to come and join us.

We have had several so nice to see so many diffrent Loco.

Been running double headed with 20 plus adults riding if you go on our face book site you can see the Photo's.

Going to run my Black 5 in 5" this sunday with the Nottingham club should be good fun.

If you would like to see photo's have a look at Rugeley Power station society of model engineers we also put a lot on the 5" gauge site under John Dutton.

hope you all have some good steaming this year

Ron

I will alter the distance from ball valve to top and try that thank you good advice

Ron

Bought ones one from Reeves 2000 the other from Blackgates

Well another disatourus day tried to steam my black 5 failed again injector problems again.

i turn on the water nice steady Run comes out turn on the steam valve water comes out really fast but no matter how slow i turn the steam valve on it does not pick up properly

When boiler presure drops to below 40 psi it does pick up but will not run dry.

as soon as boiler is up to 90 psi no chance of it picking up at all any suggestions please.

I have tried washing boiler out with citric acid and boiling water leaving for an hour then draining and flushing twice after.

As i have good amount of water coming out of injector don't know what to do other than refit axle pump.

Help please Ron

Thank you Steve bet the Champayne is vintage now enjoy

Ron

Thank you Brian several times i nearly did but left a few days and pure stubornness i tried again and again now i have to pinch myself that i finally got here

Ron

Look forward to it Chris

Hi Martin thank you I took Video's last time I ran but pity I can't load a video would have loved to have shared it.

Ron

Hi Dave thank you yes I have started back on my Super Simplex.

Chassis buffers all done wheels finished just got to set them up but will be taking my time on it.

Dad

I forgot my Daughter did the lining for me well she did study art and so proud of her for doing it for. Me. My lining left a lot to be desired looked like a spider had done it.

So pleased it's finished still got to change one injector but one is working plus hand pump.

So surprised that the new injector still won't pick up but the first did not.

Luckily Julian is going to Fix it for me when he gets chance.

Looking forward to Christmas Run on 27 hope it's not too cold but sure the exit net I won't mind.

Happy steaming Guys

Edited By Ron Hancock on 01/12/2016 12:13:41

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Had a lovely afternoon steam up today at Rugeley Power Station love days like this

Hi Colin yes your Welcome can you send me full name and your Registration car number by Personal Message I can leave at security so they will let you in.

It should be a good day as several will be steaming if weather is good.

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Edited By JasonB on 29/10/2016 13:11:56