traction engine cylinder

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4 November 2016 at 13:03 #8360
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4 November 2016 at 13:03 #264706
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Hello . I have taken over a half built 2 inch scale traction engine . The boiler has a 1/8 thick plate soldered where the cylinder will fit . My question is how do I thread the plate to fit the studs with out going right through into the boiler ? None of the plans or books I have read explain that , or am I being stupid and missing something

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4 November 2016 at 15:33 #264731
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Drill right through and tap, you don't need blind holes. A smear of sealant on the studs as they go in should stop any leaks.

Just be careful as the drill brakes through that it is not pulled in and catched a tube.
4 November 2016 at 17:12 #264743
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oh Thanks , as simple as that ! I assumed that after you had tested the boiler you wouldn't want to drill holes in it again Showing my ignorance again sorry

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