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Well no air leaking , so started to loosen the nuts (although I didn't take off the cylinder cover). With most nuts loosened I was happy to see that the engine would then turn over very slowly at 16#. I then tightened the nuts and could tell that some seemed to interfire with the engine speed...

With info from the top two posts I can see that first problem is something is very tight and a dismantle is in order. Disappointed that this engine requires any work on my part since seller said it runs well on air. But I love the design so much that it will just have to become my next project...

Just got my newest ebay purchase of a treadle or stepple-type steam engine model. I thought when I won it that it was machinst built but now wonder if China or others make repro steam engine. sorry about different sie pics-got learn how to fix that 2" stroke and 1 1/2 bore with a...

I a newbie and really enjoy following different threads to learn but one of the more thank less projects seem to be boiler making. Alot of work and time devoted to make sure it's safe and when you get all done--it just sits there. Having said that, there's nothing like a well built boiler with...

Don posted a video of his father's Empire steam toy from the 20' or 30's and thought I follow that up with a few from my collection. I have over 100 with many early german makers and 12-15 very early american made models beore 1890. I started looking into this forum for ideas to repair some of...

Very good running engine-and all there, which is not typical for steam toys I collect toy steam engines (now have over 100) with emphasis on early german and very early american-proud owner of 13 american models made before 1890. When we got to the 20's+30's only a handfull of companies still...

You didn't mention how old you were but I started having health issues with my back in my 40's. I'd stay away from any new career that involved working out in the weather or hard work such as house construction. Go for the CAM-Cad training or locksmithing From the posts to your question I'd pick...

Would I love to see a video of him actually making one of those items Worked with wood for over 30 years and can't imagine wood working in that scale

Have no idea but would love to find out :o

Why not just grab the steam from the filler hole. Solder a barb onto the water filler plug and drill a hole threw it. Also check the whistles since you may be able to remove top of it and slip hose over it. The safety valves that are on these things usaully are set to 1 1/2 bars ( 20lbs)...

I had a real hard time reading these since I was laughing so much--------------------------------------------------- I was always losing my place

Tony, Here in the US I was equally fustrated when I went to both Home Depot and Lowe's and was told they did not have any metric drills. Since I've been working on toy steam engines I've really started to dislike the bigbox stores. I've had some luck with the some independents (not many...

Just spent an hour going thru your site, great stuff

I want to modify an old cast flywheel by cutting a 6 mm channel to a depth of 1 mm into the side and boy it that hard! Cutter doesn't do much. Have seen discussions in the past that you need to address the hard skin of the metal when it was cast. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

Good job Off the shelf conponents I would never of thought of using

Great engine :) I collect old toy steam engines and your's very close to a Weeden Caloric engine ca'1900-20 Sorry not a better photo

Thanks for posting the video. You learn something everyday

After seeing this forum several weeks ago, I knew I would eventually register as I found it very interesting and informative. I belong to another forum and see some of the members also belong to HMEM and knowing the caliber of those members, I know I will learn plenty here. :bow: My background...