Post by sky on May 19, 2021 10:15:04 GMT -5
Hello,
I am trying to get my A3 to run. First, it's my first build, and I don't know anything about live steam or how to actually run one. (All trial and error) I am running on propane on a stationary tread mill, not on a track.
Second, the water gauge doesn't seem to give me the correct water level. Air bubble or whatever, not sure. I re-made the gauge, like on the Shay, with a drain. That didn't seem to help.
Third, the axel pump leaks like crazy. First the screw (pg120 part 16), added a soft copper washer (fix the leak). Next around the o-ring (fixed that leak, part 12 p120 I made part 5 longer so it captured the o-ring). So, now it leaks down around the tube connection (parts 3 & 4 on page 120). Haven't figured out how to fix this leak. (the Shay has the same design.)
Fourth, the tank leaked at the Blow off valve on page 180, so I remade that to the Shay design and now it doesn't leak !
Any help greatly appreciated !
sky