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scalex


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:18 am    Post subject: K Wells Engine Reply with quote
i receved my Wells engine today i have steamed it it runs well but the SV leaks a bit.


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Roly Williams


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks like a standard Mamod SV. I don't see a washer under it.
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Cam


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
it also looks like its open when its just sitting there?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks nice, I notice the engine mount is fitted the opposite way to mine.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The engine has been set up as a marine engine i think Les, the SV is not mamod but the top is similer, at moment it wont screw all the way in there is lime scale in the thread.I will get it all sorted on the weekend
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