Well, for every start there is a beginning. The pipe work has been started. My hats off to the steamfitters out there.
I struggled with making up the intake manifold for the engine but I think that with every new connection, the job will go a bit smoother. I am applying too much silver solder and I found that once you get the joint up to temp and add the flux, just a touch gets enough to flow to make a tight, leak free joint. Experience, experience, experience.
The intake manifold had to be changed since Mainsteam regulator must go between the engine and the lubricator. Pic shows the new manifold. Next it will be a line to the regulator which will be located under the removable Tow Hook platform.
Until next time,
IR3
THAN GOODNESS FOR THE CLADDING THAT WILL GO ON THE STEAM LINES.