Is this OK for a low pressure steam engine?
Fabricated the set first and then thought about it!
Thanks
Steve
Is this OK for a low pressure steam engine?
Fabricated the set first and then thought about it!
Thanks
Steve
Im not an expert (pretty new to this myself), but AFAIK if the pisto
and cylinder are differing metals it should be ok. (awaits mor experienced (older ;) reply)
Dav
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Hi Steve Yes brass piston and gunmetal cylinder will be fine.
Mike Cole
Thanks - I'll press on (hopefully a better fit than that!).
Steve
My only concern would be that brass tends to become brittle and degrade when in contact with steam - a mate of mine used to work on a preserved railway and told me of the problems they had with brass and steam. I don't know how serious a problem this would be on a model engine.
Cheers Alastair
The cap heads are 3mm to give a scale. Far too big! If this runs long enough for the brass to become brittle it would be fantastic!
Steve
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