It has gone very quiet on hear again This link of the trunk guide on my 8 may start the ball rolling again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH2GrHW4mQE...
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jaletto
Dec 21, 2010 11:19 pm
What material for the "O" ring? and what is the expected life when operating with steam? I am getting ready to run my number 10. Thanks, Joe Aletto...
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Gene Furr
genefurr
Dec 22, 2010 4:49 pm
    ________________________________ Joe I have not run any of my engines on steam just on air. The "O" rings I use is what I have or find at the auto...
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Dwight Doane
doane.dwight
Dec 22, 2010 6:03 pm
If you are looking for a polymer I would go with Kevlar , otherwise I would try to find some steel rings for a standard Pistion (this would be my first choice...
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dick penny
dickpenny...
Dec 23, 2010 11:09 am
Try http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/peakmoto/Detail?no=2309 They appear to sell 58mm cast iron rings. I have run my Hasbrouck engines on steam, and I...
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dick penny
dickpenny...
Dec 23, 2010 11:15 am
Gene Just realised you ideally wanted 2.25". They are sold by Reeves in the UK. I'm sure other model engineering supply companies sell them as well. ...
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jaletto
Dec 23, 2010 2:57 pm
Just ordered cast rings from ebay...
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mark ellefson
markbea111
Dec 23, 2010 4:32 pm
I ordered my 2' OD cast iron rings from the Hastings company in Hastings, Michigan. I think they were considerably cheaper with great service. Mark Ellefson:...
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Telly
vwracer127
Dec 24, 2010 4:53 pm
First off, you would have to bore your engine to 58mm or 2.2834" and increase the size of your piston. and that would be fine. Have you people never heard of...
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Paul Rust
rchoppertrike10
Dec 25, 2010 2:37 am
<rchoppertrike10@...> wro...
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Paul Rust
rchoppertrike10
Dec 25, 2010 2:40 am
i have been ill for a while, so my project has been changed, my launch will use a gas engine, instead of my #5 sized up by 1.5% anyone out there wanting to...
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Errol Groff
errol.groff@...
Jan 18, 2011 11:27 pm
Cabin Fever 2011 photos are up on the web site. http://neme-s.org/Cabin_Fever_2011/cabin_fever_2011.htm I have added a slide show feature but am not completely...
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Joseph Erdelsky
erdelskyjj
Jan 24, 2011 5:42 pm
Does anyone have contact info for Paul Rust? I "replied to sender" but got no answer....
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Paul Rust
rchoppertrike10
Jan 25, 2011 1:27 pm
... yes i am here, my email address is rchoppertrike10@... the engine is for sale on ebay right now....
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Ron Ginger
yaginger
Jan 25, 2011 2:41 pm
I have started a discussion with the Editor of HOME SHOP MACHINIST about publishing a book of all Rays plans. One of the first questions is photos. I have some...
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Reid
rsimonus
Jan 25, 2011 2:41 pm
Can you give me link on ebay which engine that are for sale? Reid ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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ironmike1757b
Jan 26, 2011 2:25 pm
I've just recently acquired plans for the no. 10 engine and was wondering about sources for the various bearings needed. Any info would be appreciated....
Thanks Joe! Info is greatly appreciated. Mike Brewer...
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Paul Rust
rchoppertrike10
Feb 8, 2011 12:44 pm
somewhere i saw a #5 i guy built, and he showed it running, i think he has since sold it, but anyone that can help me find it, so i can pass it on to the buyer...
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Tony
jessopperfor...
Feb 11, 2011 1:14 am
Hello everyone, I am new to the group and also new to the hobby. I was hoping someone could recommend a good book to get me familiar with steam launches,...
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Bruce Jahn
daysaver1
Feb 11, 2011 3:11 am
... Most steam boaters I know recommend "Steamboats and Modern Steam Launches" by Bill Durham. Many folks use the word "bible" for this book. It truly is a...
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vindicator4082
Mar 5, 2011 8:29 pm
Wrigley Truck Latest post about a collector who aquired an antique Wrigley Truck, quite a neat thing to see. Pictures at our forum ...
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Bill Brown
gearedloco2001
Apr 13, 2011 7:43 pm
I having a bit of a problem building the crankshaft for a #7 engine, and I could use some advice. I've built the jig (twice!) as recommended on the drawing....
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David Everett
deverett2003
Apr 13, 2011 9:49 pm
If you are using Loctite to join the various parts, you will need a couple of thou clearance for the Loctite to work correctly. Â Once set, for belt and...
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retired_ray
Aug 5, 2011 2:20 am
The lastg post this forum shows on my computer is 13 April 2011. Is that the last post here? I see where new members have joined in the last few weeks but no...
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Cletus L. Berkeley
cberkeley
Aug 5, 2011 11:11 am
Hi; Indeed we did get a few new members recently. Maybe it's summer and everyone's caught-up in other activities. I myself have been negligent with my steam...
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Roger Crier
rogercrier
Aug 5, 2011 2:51 pm
Well just to set the ball rolling, I am at an early stage of making a half sized N0. 8 and converting it to metric sized bearings throughout. I am keeping the...
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retired_ray
Aug 5, 2011 9:49 pm
Thanks for posting Roger. I am also on ModelBoatMayhem. Are you doing a build log? Ray...
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ronginger@...
yaginger
Aug 6, 2011 1:03 am
... An ultralight boat is a rather strange choice for a steam boat. Platt was a very good friend of mine, I visited him often and even did 'trade show' duty...
