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Ah, the joys of eBay :thumbup: John

Sleddog, I have just tried it and I get to the item as expected. Don't know why it is not working for you. John

I have placed an item for sale on eBay as I just couldn't manage to post a picture on the forum. The eBay item number is 142782689396. Please PM me if interested. John

No bits left over :D

Good news, having dismantled the valve controlled by the leaver I found a damaged seal in the form of a blank washer. Now replaced and all seems to be well. Thanks for the encouragement. John

Many thanks for the input folks, I guess I don't have much option but to take it apart catching any springs as I go! There are no identifying marks. I just don't like throwing things away without good reason. I'll let you know what happens. John

This device seems to have a problem with the air control valve. The pressure gauge reading creeps up from zero to the inlet pressure when not being used to inflate a tyre. I suspect the control valve is not as it should be. I am reluctant to dismantle to investigate as I don't know how it has...

All good now John, thanks.

Still can't view the videos John.

Not forgetting Mercedes

Tony's creations remind me of Roland Emmett's machines. http://millenniumpointblog.org.uk/explore-rowland-emmetts-wonderful-world/ John

Tony, you are a master at putting things to different uses. A nice bit of lateral thinking. John

Yes Tony, very interesting as usual. John

Thanks Tony, a simple answer as usual. This is what makes your advice so valuable. John

Tony, how do you decide how much material to remove from the flywheel to achieve balance? John

Not for me either :confused:

My Toby boiler photos. It does not look too pretty but it is leak proof up to 200psi. I have to thank Tony Bird for his help during the construction and testing, thanks Tony. John

Many thanks Swifty. John

Tony, I didn't realise that the cylinder end covers were made just a push fit. I thought they would be at least soldered. John