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Just a thought, maybe flushing the cylinders through via the bastpipe, with this might help

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I've not tried this, but the wipes that they do, work well.

Could be one of a couple on here:-

Obscure Threads

Edited By Nick Hughes on 21/09/2023 11:01:03

Set of genuine pins available here

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Missing the "pins", but it is an Adjustable Pin Spanner

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What metals are involved, as some don't work well and may need the use of an activator/primer, to improve the final joint strength.

Edited By Nick Hughes on 22/08/2023 10:30:49

The photo on here is clear enough to count the input gear teeth (I count 18) :-

lathes.co.uk

Also some taken during a rebuild here (about 7 min in):-

YouTube

Edited By Nick Hughes on 21/08/2023 10:52:37

Incorrect, the GWR Stars, Castles and Kings (All 4 cylinder) had Walschaerts, after trials with Scissors on the prototype Star.

Dropping a decent sized button magnet into my simple plastic pot, has prevented accidental knock over spills for me (obviously only when the pot is on a ferrous surface though).

This (and the next page) may point you in the right direction:-

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These guys might be in a position to help:-

Commercial SuppliesLtd

Part shown here (BK20):-

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Have a chat with

Blue Diamond

They should give you an idea of the cost, so that you can make an informed decision.

In my case, I just crimped all three earths into one insulated ring terminal and then mounted this on to the earth point in the motors terminal box.

Edit:- Used the same method at the VFD end.

As for the shield grounding, I'm in the:- 

If trying to stop the noise "escaping" out from the cable, then ground at both ends.

If trying to stop noise getting into the cable, then only ground at one end.

Edited By Nick Hughes on 22/06/2023 18:13:26

Explained here:-

Reason for Symmetrical cable use

For the VFD to Motor wiring, this is the type of cable that you need and the correct gland:-

Cable

Gland

Also ask them to recommend which of there mains filters would be suitable for your VFD

Have you checked out the replies to your earlier posing for a die supplier?

If not, have a look!

If you have and the replies are not suitable, then a reply stating this in that post, would be appreciated (at least by me).

How about this (first on the list in my Google search for "M6 Metric Fine LH Dies" ) :-

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Edited By Nick Hughes on 09/06/2023 14:35:13

Yep done using Alibre Expert.

Edited By Nick Hughes on 29/04/2023 12:38:47

Give Base-Camp a call or e-mail, to see if they can help.