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Another TRV build
« on: August 11, 2012, 03:35:22 pm »
A friend has just started this build I must say I am very impressed with the quality of the build excellent value for money
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2012, 12:09:32 am »
Indeed it is value for money, I haven't started building yet, how was the base and cylinder base blackened? I have experimented with Carrs chemical blacking for aluminium, without success, luckily I tried it on several different pieces of scrap first, so I haven't spoiled the castings.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 09:37:11 am »
It is in fact painted a dark green which has not shown very well in the photo  :(( looks rather nice in the flesh.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2012, 09:41:48 am »
Hi there, I have just noticed your cylinder heads, have you made them yourself? Mine are just plain aluminium discs.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2012, 02:45:44 pm »
Thought they would look nice so I made them for my friend along with the steam chest covers. Helping screw it to together at the monent will post pictures when its finished, a pleasure to build so far. :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2012, 05:57:40 pm »
I have heard tell that the timing can be a bit tricky... :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2012, 06:29:48 pm »
Just follow the instructions. No problem. Properjob.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2012, 09:47:10 am »
Helps if you read the instructions %%
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2012, 09:51:20 am »
Nice job! :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2012, 09:52:42 am »
Thats a nice little engine.... now you have made the fancy cylinder heads the cross head screws let it down lol

Its a never ending trail from there tho lol
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2012, 06:09:19 pm »
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2012, 07:13:43 pm »
thanks  for  all  the   help            with  my  trv  engin
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2012, 09:05:41 pm »
Another nice one. It looks good in green and with the custom covers.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2012, 10:45:58 pm »
First test run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfcpBbFvZ7w
I have noticed that the flame goes out when I open up the steam valve :embarrassed: .
I think this is due to the steam outlet which exits at the base of the funnel any advice would be welcome.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2012, 11:04:55 pm »
Good job! Try and avoid running your engine at high speed without a load ( eg, Prop in water ) When I first ran mine I did exactly that and a bolt worked loose from the valve gear, also not recommended by manufacturer. Now that I have fitted a feed pump, which in effect has provided a load, she runs a lot smoother at speed.  I have not had any problems with the burner going out, do you have the gas fully on? I like the drain cock on the oil separator, easier than messing about with syringes or rivets in silicone tubing.
Keep up the good work,
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2012, 11:10:10 pm »
I know about the load issue just could not resist :embarrassed: .
Happy its running I can now pass it on to my friend {once I sort the blow out issue).
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2012, 11:11:31 pm »
Does the exhaust pipe go nearly to the top of the chimney, or does it end just inside?
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2012, 11:12:34 pm »
Just inside.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2012, 11:23:27 pm »
Ah, that may be the problem, the exhaust on both my Maccsteam boilers ends about 1/4 below the top of the chimney. It is possible that some of the exhaust steam is going in the wrong direction and putting the burner out. Just a thought. try joining a bit of copper pipe  with some silicone tube to extend the exhaust and test the theory.
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2012, 11:26:54 pm »
Will give it a go tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2012, 11:30:50 pm »
Good form, don't forget to post your findings...... :-)) :-)) :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2013, 03:57:18 pm »
This is my mates build thought I would share:
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #22 on: April 27, 2013, 09:42:30 pm »
Now with decks added about a week from launch O0
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #23 on: April 27, 2013, 09:51:19 pm »
Different angle :-)) :-))
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Re: Another TRV build
« Reply #24 on: May 04, 2013, 02:01:34 pm »
First test on the water.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwuPK2xLoIc
Off to the lake tomorrow.
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