On Sun, 26 Mar 2000, VR Bass wrote:
> Not to worry (yet?). This is pretty common in my experience with
> the engine on blocks. If it still clicks when you get weight on the
> wheels, then look for fouling caused by something like a rod which
> has gotten bent and it rubbing against another p
On Sun, 26 Mar 2000, David M. Cole wrote:
> Landon:
>
> First, I would make certain that it is really lighting -- can you see the
> flame in the burner? You may be in a position where you just think it's
> lighting. The sound of a butane burner is a hollow small roar. The sound of
> escaping but
> The #3 jet is smaller than standard ,by the way, and is
> not the way you want to go at this point.
If you don't own a Ruby and haven't ever run one, I'm not sure you're
qualified yet to make this assertion. Lots of Ruby owners have
found that the no. 6 jet leaves a lot of water in the boile
Trot, no comments (yet?) on your gas problems. But...
> Also, how noisy should the valve train be with the loco on blocks?
Not to worry (yet?). This is pretty common in my experience with
the engine on blocks. If it still clicks when you get weight on the
wheels, then look for fouling cause
In a message dated 3/26/2000 8:02:54 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The sound of
> escaping butane is more like the whistle you describe.
One of the prototypes that Bing brought to the QM show last year whistled
like crazy. It was a very annoying noise and had something
Hello everyone,
Another problem with the fuel system that I have personally encountered is
the o-ring on the fuel regulator itself.
If you open the fuel regulator and keep "un-screwing" it, you can remove the
needle valve from the valve itself.
My o-ring had actually cracked and a small pie
At 1:24 PM -0800 3/26/00, TrotFox wrote:
>I can't seem to keep the fire burning. Is this the reason everyone's saying
>the Ruby needs a #3 jet? If so, where do I get one?
Landon:
>From your descriptions, it sounds like you've got fuel and fuel pressure.
What could be causing your burner to fla
Phil,
Thanks. It's been added.
If there are other such pages out there, I will provide a link but only
with your permission in advance.
Thanks,
Joe
Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net
Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html
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Joe,
I have a page detailing my Bantam cab modification at
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/9452/bantam/bantamcab.html
which may be of interest to other live-steamers.
Best Regards,
Phil Creer
The Toenail Ridge Shortline
Adelaide, Sth Australia
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/9452
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Quite sure about the filling of the tank. I've gone through three 3oz
cans of butane and I get sprayed each time. ;) As for the blockage, I
can move the fire into the smokebox if I turn it up high enough. I really
don't think that's it. I did notice today though that the burner
sometimes make
I'm in TX. It was about 80F when I was running this afternoon. Lack of
fuel is _not_ the problem.
Trot, the fox who is well aware of the thermal effects of gas expansion.
On Sun, 26 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> If you are using butane and the temp is 60 f or below you might try putting
O.K. Let's try this again. We aren't together here. I misread what was
happening on your end. The over tightened "O" ring would let the gas leak.
This would have the effect of not enough gas pressure or a weak fire that
would boil water slowly if at all. I have no idea why the fire would blow
ou
If you are using butane and the temp is 60 f or below you might try putting your
can of butane in hot water, About 100 deg or you can do as I do and through it in
my hot tub for 3 or 4 minutes . when you add butane to your Ruby tank it cools
the fuel as it flows through the valve and wont vaporize
In a message dated 3/26/2000 7:36:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Is it true that in your homeland the locomotive driver (that is the correct
> term there isn't it?) is on the starboard side (i.e., right side as in
left
> and right, not as in right and wrong)?
Walt
Did any RR other than The Pennsylvania have two different sets of running
lights on the front of their loco's? The K-4's had a set for forward and a
set for going in reverse.
Just trying to broaden my knowledge to keep up with the expansion of the
backside.
Walt & Lunk
Geoff & all the other Brits on the line:
Is it true that in your homeland the locomotive driver (that is the correct
term there isn't it?) is on the starboard side (i.e., right side as in left
and right, not as in right and wrong)?
If that is true, why did us rebels not copy the Brit Automobile
Why would an over tightened O-ring cause the flame to blow out? There is
always a rushing sound, it's just that the flame is there for a while
but then it blows out. :/ I'll check the ring, but that seems like an
odd place for the issue to lie.
Trot, the Ruby-running, fox...
On Sun, 26 Mar 20
Has anyone installed a servo in the Aster Mikado? There's not much space
there and I haven't conjured up a good way to do it yet. Any suggestions
appreciated.
Keep your steam up!
Walt & Lunk
King Arthur wrote"
"All these things take in water from the atmos"
I find that a real problem in the damp climate here with resulting yellow
flame! At least it's yellow from the wicks-- but COMPLETELY INVISIBLE when
it lights on the track or my sweat shirt--why is that??! G.
> -a Brit not
I did not think there was an almost 2:1 difference since there is only one
more C
in the string. Vapor pressure must be a big part of the difference in the way
the Mike steams on Methanol. WOW, haven't thought about The Chemical Rubber
Publishing Co. Handbooks for years. Had to lug one of thos
Hello,
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If you have on your website a page discussing live steam tips and/or
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Geoff:
Please, please, please. Next time you run low on alcohol, I'll send you the
right stuff, you send me the Beefeaters!!!
Jim
Amazing, we look at a website in Australia to view a locomotive in Florida!
Jim
Well Walt, intrigued by your question I looked up the respective chemicals in
a '67 ed. of the Chemical Rubber Company ( Cleveland, Ohio - which - the
company I mean - is I guess just a rust-belt memory by now ) 'Handbook of
Chemistry & Physics'.
There is naturally no mention of BThus.but it gi
I don't own a Ruby, but I've seen them run. One of the problems owners have
reported is the "O" ring under the gas control valve is overtightened and
causes a fuel leak The #3 jet is smaller than standard ,by the way, and is
not the way you want to go at this point. There should also be a rushing
Well ,at least I don't have to worry about her swinging on me. };]
I can't seem to keep the fire burning. Is this the reason everyone's saying
the Ruby needs a #3 jet? If so, where do I get one?
Trot, the frustrating Ruby owning, fox...
--
TrotFox \ Always remember, /
True, Keith,
I rest my case!!' Cos now, when I drive in England I'm just another
colonial too!
Uncle Geoff.
In a message dated 3/25/2000 6:42:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>> When I saw the following response I realise how easy it is to pull the legs
>> of these c
Gee whizz, Sir Walter,
BTUs--Don't give me all that technical jargon--ask an intelligent Brit
who hasn't arrived in the colonies yet ('cos they are intelligent!). I
tried everything from rubbing alcohol to Beefeaters and don't notice any
difference. Presently I am using the methanol (or is it
In a message dated 3/25/2000 6:42:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> When I saw the following response I realise how easy it is to pull the legs
> of these colonials!!
Hey, how can you tell if someone is kidding about getting things backwards
when they don't even know wh
Here's a question for Uncle Goeffie What is the British Thermal Unit
raring for Methanol and Ethanol. Bob Hekemian suggested I try "Pure Shellac
Thinner, Solvent Alcohol, Alcohol stove fuel." That stuff is essentially wood
alcohol. The Mikado steamed up in four minutes with about 450cc of
> click on the "Scroll back _ messages".
> Plug in a number up to 999
There's the trick! I was only seeing about 20 messages. Richard
used to purge the chat board every week, so I thought it was gone
for good. Thanks!
-vance-
In a message dated 3/26/2000 7:16:52 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Here's the URL for Norm's Sammie mods. He does such nice work!
Boy that makes a huge difference! It looks great, makes me want one even
more.
Bob
Jim Curry wrote:
>
> Vance and list:
>
> Believe me, I didn't have that stuff memorized. If you want to see what
> the conversations have been click on the "Scroll back _ messages".
> Plug in a number up to 999 and click on "Get Messages" (don't hit Return
> key) and sit back. Scroll do
Vance:
It's just a drop on. It's not too secure but it dresses the engines up
nicely.
Jim
Vance and list:
Believe me, I didn't have that stuff memorized. If you want to see what
the conversations have been click on the "Scroll back _ messages".
Plug in a number up to 999 and click on "Get Messages" (don't hit Return
key) and sit back. Scroll down for the date and time I indic
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