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Ross


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:11 pm    Post subject: SEL 1540 Standard Reply with quote
I got it running!

It was a bit apprehensive at first. And It spat out a little bit of water and steam cream!

Then I really took off! I took used the burner as a throttle because I didn't want it running itself silly!

The videos are very short because of my upload limit

Enjoy!










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Les


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Once they get going they do like to run really fast.  
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TE1DRIVER


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks a solid little runner
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steamgranny


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Putting it to good use already - that's the spirit!!  
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Sandman


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great little runner.  
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Steve_S


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They do run very fast... not much inertia in the flywheel!
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