Royce wrote: > So, after conducting some "observations" this afternoon, I have > concluded that the axle pump is more of a load than my loco can handle > in its current configuration. I have two choices : make the fire > bigger, or increase the cylinder bore (there are undoubtedly other > options, of which I am sure to hear). So my question is: would > increasing the cylinder bore increase or decrease steam consumption > under load? The idea is that increasing the cylinder bore would > increase the work that could be done with a given amount of steam. Or > would the increased swept area just increase the steam consumption? > > royce in SB
I would suggest that you run a boiler full of straight white vinegar for a complete run. This will clear it's throat and then go back to distilled water and try again. Clark in Las Vegas. _______________________________________________ SSLiveSteam mailing list Send messages: [email protected] Cancel subscription: http://postfix.45mm.com/mailman/listinfo/sslivesteam Rules: http://www.45mm.com/sslivesteam_guide.html
