Sean Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Hmmm how is the gauging of the switch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 I have 4, all the same. Problem was definitely the loco as none others have had an issue, both electric and live steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 No problem, I guess... Split axis, the socket above it is torn, you made a new one... If so, why did they do it? Only for insulating, anyway, the main thing is that you get the right distance. Regards Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Tender wheels were within spec. Hoping to get a final test run tomorrow, this time will put warm water in the sleeve surrounding the fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 9:57 AM, Screwy Nick said: Yeah I don't like that design with the plastic sleeve...not at all. Aristo did the same on the early heavyweight cars and those I always changed to the new wheel style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 I earlier mentioned that I broke one of the throttle limiter switches. The new switches came in the mail yesterday. Very glad got my eyes fixed: Thought I had posted this already, but it was waiting for me to click it in, DUH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Made a bracket for the new switch. My advice would be to look for a bigger one that has a mounting hole in it, would be much easier. Remains to be seen if it will withstand the warmth of the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Hi Nick, I'm glad you were able to fix the problem. I'm not familiar with it, but it looks interesting. Regards Jan Edit: Hi Nick, do you know this? Live Steam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Jan, that is talent far beyond anything I can do, a true artist. Did some fuel testing and got strange results: Filled the gas tank at room temp, let it sit and added more fuel. Put water in the bath at 110'F (43C). Outside temp 44'F (6.6C), water to the boiler heated to 190'F (87.8C). At 20 lbs pressure let it go and it only went 1.5 times around the oval, out of fuel. Added fuel to the tank, but not full, same water in the bath. It ran for another 35 minutes till I tired and shut it down. Should have been the other way around??? Also saw a couple more things that need attention, but nonthe less a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Now I'm thirsty .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Very observant there Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Got the I and II side by side. First thing I noticed is II has the ability to open the smoke box, and inside is a removable brass plate. Probably to lessen the damage from a smoke box fire. I guess you could also light it from there, but then fiddling to get the brass plate in place is sure to cause some grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Fueling through the standard Ronson valve appears to be a problem. Even with a warm water bath can only get a couple of times around and out of fuel. Happened twice in a row today, finally against my better judgement added fuel while venting through the jet. Got the best run yet, 45 minutes. Also with the addition of the spring the pilot wheels stayed on track, and the additional 3 strands of copper wire in the oil tube the mess was much less. Realized it is much easier to video from inside the oval, than running around the outside like the crazy man that I am. An OUTSTANDING afternoon. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Good Morning, Yes that looks better, an increase would be a parallel ride with camera....the Mikado runs well. Greets Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Jan, thank you, it is getting it's 'stride'. Have one more thing to try fueling up as I don't like venting through the jet. Right is the one I have been using for many years, on the left is new one made by Primus. Fat lady is on stage, but hasn't started to sing, yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Sean, thank you. Jan, I still have the center post from where all my measurements and level was done from, maybe a swivel chair set on top of that, just have to pivot a little and adjust the distance on the camera!!!!! When the neighbor sees that, 'men in the white coats' will be fitting me for one of those jackets with the sleeves that tie in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash 8 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Yes, the neighbors, they see everything, I know that... but now in winter I don't see anybody, they all sit in the warm.....all day… Greets Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 I like winter better as my property is extremely hot in summer. Previous owner took down all but 2 trees. Doesn't get much below 0'F (-17C) here, may be colder where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 The other filler was even worse than the one I have been using. I am resigned to having to open the valve to vent the tank while filling. I will remove the jet from the delivery tube when doing that, very easy with a finger squeeze clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Speaking of limiters: on another forum a Mike owner mentioned the oil from the exhaust found it's way to and destroyed the direction limiters. After the long run flipped mine over, sure enough the oil was using the wire leading to the limiters as a path, would over time find and insulate the contacts. Filled in with heavy packing foam in hopes the oil will drip off. Next run will tell, not this morning raining already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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