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    Boiler heat resistant paint

    Hi, We're at the stage in a boiler overhaul where we're going to blast clean the exterior surfaces down imminently. With this in mind I'm keen...
    Thread by: JJF, Sep 28, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Motion corks

    I'm looking for a supplier of motion corks, so far I've only been able to find folk who will supply in sizes suitable for traction engines! Does...
    Thread by: JJF, Nov 1, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Piston valve removal

    Chaps, thankyou all for your helpful suggestions, the valves are now out and hopefully before long they can be put back in again! JJF
    Post by: JJF, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Piston valve removal

    Steve, thankyou for your suggestions, which we tried (combined with a puller as described by Martin to pull the rod from the front end)....
    Post by: JJF, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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    Piston valve removal

    Sometimes valve heads need to be removed for examination or repair. On modern LMS and (I suppose) on BR standard engines, it is relatively easy to...
    Thread by: JJF, Sep 6, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Locomotive Engineering M.I.C
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