I must admit having removed many key's from go-kart wheel hubs on axles ... the idea of putting a step on the key never occurred to me ... such a simple solution to remove such a pain in the backside piece .... this is one reason why I like these video's ... sure they may be all steam engines ... BUT the techniques and tricks work in MANY places not related to steam engines too ... . honestly most of these video's could be called practical problem solving with model steam engines ... excellent learning for new to modeling and even experienced people I bet ...
Beautiful engine. It is amazing to me the difference that the small parts can have on the overall running of the engine. It also speaks to the tolerance of steam engines. You have shown many that were a log way from being right but they still would run. I really appreciate your videos and I always learn a lot from them whether it is boilers, piping, engines, or organs. Always interesting. Thanks for the efforts.
hard to think something as simple as a key in a flywheel could make a big change sure it's not a complete fix BUT .. it is a noticeable change and all he did was put in the correct bits instead of "this will do" bits
Is it just the video or is the flywheel still not straight? It appears to wobble from side to side during rotation, like a tiny bend in the shaft or a misaligned bore in the flywheel.
There is some run out on the Flywheel - just like many full size traction engines . . . . . . I am working to a budget on this engine and there is a lot more wrong with it than I was first told by the current owner.
I must admit having removed many key's from go-kart wheel hubs on axles ... the idea of putting a step on the key never occurred to me ... such a simple solution to remove such a pain in the backside piece .... this is one reason why I like these video's ... sure they may be all steam engines ... BUT the techniques and tricks work in MANY places not related to steam engines too ...
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honestly most of these video's could be called practical problem solving with model steam engines ... excellent learning for new to modeling and even experienced people I bet ...
Looking better already!!
I think so too!
Thanks, Keith!
Dear Sir,
I like your humour, but also your quotes. Loved the Burgess reference. It made me laugh loudly.
Thanks and cheers from Brazil.
Glad you enjoyed it }:-)))
Beautiful engine. It is amazing to me the difference that the small parts can have on the overall running of the engine. It also speaks to the tolerance of steam engines. You have shown many that were a log way from being right but they still would run. I really appreciate your videos and I always learn a lot from them whether it is boilers, piping, engines, or organs. Always interesting. Thanks for the efforts.
hard to think something as simple as a key in a flywheel could make a big change sure it's not a complete fix BUT .. it is a noticeable change and all he did was put in the correct bits instead of "this will do" bits
Thanks Keith,really interesting.👍👍
It's a beautiful piece of work, I'm glad someone is putting it right.
It took me a while to fix this old engine . . . . it was in very bad condition.
Hi Keith, this is a beautiful engine. I know it's hard to correct someone's mistakes but is there a way to get the flywheel to run true?
Rich
Yes, but the owner's repair budget doesn't quite run to it, and the Flywheel runout is not much at all . . . .
Quick question? Why was the round pin installed .... for safety only?
Yes, to stop the Flywheel sliding off the Crankshaft.
What sort of barbarian puts epoxy on a flywheel key???
Also, what is that scraping sound? Sounds almost like a handsaw in wood.
It is a combination of problems - please watch the series.
a novice one ... experienced ones know it wont do the job LOL
I rather enjoy this style of series when you make them - a relatively well-made, yet worn-out engine, getting some long overdue TLC.
Is it just the video or is the flywheel still not straight? It appears to wobble from side to side during rotation, like a tiny bend in the shaft or a misaligned bore in the flywheel.
There is some run out on the Flywheel - just like many full size traction engines . . . . . . I am working to a budget on this engine and there is a lot more wrong with it than I was first told by the current owner.
@@keithappleton Thank you. I thought at first that I was delirious but kept seeing a wobble.