[Steam-engine] Question please

[Richard Strobel]

Franics, I don't see reflex glass at McMaster.  Would you please look up a 
part number when you get a chance?  What I plan on using is borosilicate 
from McMaster....5/8's OD on both the gage glass and displacement oiler.

Andy, I'll get some pix's posted ASAP.  I know what you're talking about 
with the thin brass washers and need to find some.  The EPDM "hose washer," 
so to speak, is only good for 300 degrees.  Wondering if I should lean 
towards PTFE as it's rated higher.

Well enough fer now..this is a great education!

Best regards,
RickinMt.












----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy glines" <pioneersop96 at yahoo.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Question please


> Do you have any pics that you could post?  It sounds
> like you may need to tighten more or maybe the seals
> aren't quite right.  Are you using a thin brass washer
> between the packing nut and the rubber?  The washer
> should be available where you get the rubber seals and
> will keep the nut from twisting the rubber seal.
>
> --- Richard Strobel <Richard_Strobel7 at msn.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Andy..yes I got exactly the kind that you
> > mention.  Possibly I'm not
> > tightening the nut enough.  I got it hooked up to a
> > 60 psi garden hose for
> > testing and it leaked bad.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rick
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Andy Glines
> Evansville, IN
>
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