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Author Topic: Midwest 980 Steam engine kit twin cylinder with gas  (Read 1015 times)

ModmanMax

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Re: Midwest 980 Steam engine kit twin cylinder with gas
« Reply #35 on: February 27, 2013, 01:28:02 PM »
Another performance improvement which I think all Midwest engines could benefit from is replace the spring for a lighter mamod spring.
The Midwest spring is quite stiff and is sapping power from the engine. Replacing the spring has improved the performance no end.

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Re: Midwest 980 Steam engine kit twin cylinder with gas
« Reply #36 on: March 05, 2013, 01:40:15 AM »
Some tweaking a 55mm prop and lighter springs and she goes a whole lot better.

http://youtu.be/ox05elz-jEg
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Re: Midwest 980 Steam engine kit twin cylinder with gas
« Reply #37 on: March 05, 2013, 11:49:11 AM »
Nice improvement are you putting a condenser in? saves on cleaning up.
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Re: Midwest 980 Steam engine kit twin cylinder with gas
« Reply #38 on: March 06, 2013, 01:22:45 AM »
I did consider it but decided not to in the end. A bit of muck adds character. ok2
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