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tmuir

Renown Vertical running (Well almost)

Here is the video of the first firing of my Renown vertical.
It didn't run too well in this video due to the spring that holds the cylinder on being too weak and I haven't lapped this cylinder for this engine as it came off another one but it did give me a few seconds run and it proved all my work was steam tight.
Also notice the wobble on the flywheel, the crank rod is bent and needs to be replaced.

MTA

Nice work Tony!

Just needs a little bit more tweaking and she'll be a proper runner
mc_mc

You've done an excellent job with those parts.   At least a spring should be easy enough to sort out.   I bet you're really   Dance!
steamyjim

Nice engine Tony!!!

I realy think one of those would look nice in my collection!
tmuir

steamyjim wrote:
Nice engine Tony!!!

I realy think one of those would look nice in my collection!


This is my second Renown vertical but I also own a Renown Steam Roller and have a windmill on its way to be restored too.

Renowns are hard to get hold of.
This one in its broken state still cost me $128 (£60). One in nice working condition will set you back up to $360  (£160)    
steamyjim

I think i'd go for a nackered one then and make the bits
Les

It was nice to see it running, and there only seem to be minor things left to sort out. Thumbs up!
johnreid

I bet you have it running like new in no time.
steamgranny

Coming along nicely & looking forward to next video, following some further tweaking  
Wallace

Nice to see it back in action Tony  
Sandman

Nearly there Tony.

Once you perform your usual magic it will race along I'm sure mate.

Great resto.
steamyman

nice old machines, aren't they Tony.   hope you get her sorted.
Brandt

Great video Tony.

good to see the new shed getting used.
tmuir

Brandt wrote:
Great video Tony.

good to see the new shed getting used.


Yeh I'm starting to get good at making Renown parts and a bit faster on my lathe.
Just produced another overflow plug and this one took me just a little over an hour.

Haven't been game to make a whistle yet though.  
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