2" Robey No4 light live steam traction engine

Thanks very much guys. I will give it another go this evening and see how I get on.

I will frequently heat, but if I still won’t go I will probably considering removing material as Jason mentioned.

Del

I found this picture on TT which looks like what I’m trying to achieve, so fingers crossed I can somewhat replicate.

So sides formed, could be better but I’ve never done it before. One side has a bow but I am hoping the brass angle will pull this flat once riveted in.

I tried to flatten the panel with no success.

Good evening

Could I please ask some advice regarding the pipe sizes on the 3 inch burrell as drawings are not clear, is it 1/4 pipe from pump to bunker tank?

I gave unions on the pump for 1/4 pipe but will have to get different ones if it actually supposed to be 3/16 pipe.

Many thanks in advance.

Del

I have a 3" Burrell and the pipework is 1/4 copper

H

Many thanks Harry, every bit of pipe on the engine?

Thanks Del

I was thinking about the ones into the boiler clacks as well, from what I can see on other peoples engines they look smaller than 1/4 inch.

Del

Good evening

Ive piped up the pump today with 1/4 inch pipe, I’m about to look at the pipes for valves on the steam head the one towards the water lifter and the other to the injector.

Could a kind sole confirm if these should be 3/16 pipe?

kind regards

Del

Good afternoon

could I please ask a question regarding the 3 inch burrell water pump, it would great but my question is when the bypass valve is open should water still pump out of the main pipe that feeds the boiler, or should this stop?

im assuming unless it’s under steam pressure it would still pump out? Just trying to understand if everything is fine or if something needs work.

kind regards

Your assumption is correct. If you put your finger over the end of the boiler clack pipe then all the pump output should return to the tender without developing any pressure on your finger. A by-pass is “normally” an open and shut valve of some kind, ie flow in and flow out, not a three way diverter with one in and two outs.

Paul.

Thank you Paul, I’d like to think the pump is working then.

kind regards

Del