Fitted a lubricator

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Fitted a lubricator

Post by Boustrophedon » Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:59 pm

I made a lubricator for my Mamod, it had been fitted with an in cab regulator but that left no provision for proper cylinder lubrication. So I built a simple displacement lubricator out of brass. I am surprised at the  difference it has made, the loco is now much more controllable, uses less steam and water so runs for longer.
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OK so it is not the prettiest of installations, bending the tube was a nightmare. But it works.

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Post by daveyrd11 » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:05 pm

I am very impressed, how did you go about making it?
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Post by Boustrophedon » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:22 am

Turned the bits out of brass on the lathe and soldered them together.
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Post by daveyrd11 » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:22 am

Oh, it looks very professional.
I don't have a lathe :-(
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