Minnie Traction Engine – Water Gauge

Minnie Traction Engine – Water Gauge

This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 12 June 2018 at 11:04 by Malcolm Farrant.

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11 June 2018 at 16:26 #357290
Malcolm Farrant
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A solution if anyone has one.

I made the bushes for my Minnie to the sizes shown, i.e with a 7/32 x 40 Tap holes.

I do not fance making this. I can purchase from Macc Models what appears to be a suitable alternative, but the smallest I can get has 1/4 x 40 thread.

I think I have enough metat remaining to re-drill and tap.

Is this the best altetnative or are there any other suggestions ?

As always any help and advice will be MUCH apreciated.

Best wishes to all

Malcolm
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11 June 2018 at 16:26 #9214
Malcolm Farrant
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11 June 2018 at 17:20 #357296
JasonB
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Probably not long enough to clear the third shaft, you may be able to make up some sort of extensions to overcome this.
11 June 2018 at 22:59 #357331
julian atkins
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Hi Malcolm,

Why not make your own water gauge? I am quite sure you will be able to make something far more satisfying than a standard commercial fitting, plus with your 7/32" x 40 TPI ME thread.

They are not difficult to make.

I have always made my own boiler fittings, and have never bought commercial products.

Cheers,

Julian
12 June 2018 at 07:51 #357335
Thor 🇳🇴
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Hi Malcolm,

You have a PM.

Thor
12 June 2018 at 10:25 #357357
Bob Youldon
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Hello Malcolm,

I'm with Julian on the subject of boiler fittings, they are very satisfying components to make, further most commercial boiler fittings seem to be made from brass, and generally where fitted below the water line will slowly dissolve before your very eyes! The water gauge for Minnie as pointed out is specifically designed for that engine, so I'd doubt if a suitable item is made commercially.

Regards,

Bob
12 June 2018 at 11:04 #357366
Malcolm Farrant
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As always thank you you.

Jason B. I am going to try the 1/4" item. But very grateful for your comment on the 3rd Shaft

Malcolm
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