Setting Piston Valve Gear Timing

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- Chas Hunter
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Oct 29, 2003 5:30 AM

Can someone tell me how to set a steam engine's piston valve gear please.

Have timed slide valves ok - but not sure if its the same for a piston.

Thanks

Chas

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- Colin MacEke
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Oct 29, 2003 12:53 PM

When the piston is as far forward as it will go, then the inlet port should be on the point of opening.

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