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Have you considered bolting the flanges together and then heating the factory exhaust tube up to red hot a few inches from the joint. Mark T

Pencil and paper are very powerful tools. Reminds me of the constipated mathematician that worked it out with a pencil. Mark T

Welcome Wolfgang. My English not to good and its the only language I speak. I need a translator that converts gibberish to English. Mark T

look here Micro Fasteners Mark T

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Well I didn't trash mine but this is my go to micrometer. It is a 1" or 2" depending on if you use the attachment. Mark T

Hi Geken I found your video on You-Tube just yesterday. Played it over and over just to listen to the great sound ( the engine not the music, not that there is anything wrong with the music ). Nicely done. And I like your monkey (ape). Mark T

I have been using the same setup for over ten years but with 3 10 pound lead balls. The balls are used for downrigger weights on fishing boats. Works great. Mark T

Just a quick post. The base for the steam chest has been glued to the cylinder and all went well. Tested for leaks and all is tight. Mounted the cylinder to the mill and trued up the valve surfaces and then relieved the flanges to locate the steam chest in place. All the steam chest parts now...

Sorry but you do have a little twist in your bed. This link will show you how to fix that. Mark T

What is the machine doing that you think the headstock needs alignment? Mark T

From there I moved the cylinder assembly to the mill to cut the steam ports. I test fit the bases for the steam chests. These parts and the other parts to be assembled to the cylinder will be bonded with JB weld. I don't want to heat the cylinders any more than I have already. And that will...

OK First let me thank all of those that have viewed this thread. Just checked and over 800 views so far. And a special thanks to Mr Carstedt for dropping in and offering to share his experience and considerable knowledge of this engine. I have been working on the cylinder. It was turned from...

I sent you what I have so far. Good luck

Rich, I found your emails in my spam folder. It was great reading. I will respond tomorrow evening as I am on a road trip till then. Mark T

Hi Rich. I double checked the address and I got that right. So I did a cut and past of your address filling in the blank and sent again. If that doesn't work PM me and I will give you my address. Mark T

I have sent e-mail to both Mr Carlstedt and Davidyat. If you guys don't receive them let me know. Mark T

Welcome aboard Mark T

If you are referring to the 3D files I could give you the STL files ready for your slicing program. Mark T

Thanks Dan. I will look into that when the time comes to try something new. Mark T