With the Mamod loco's the cylinders have a nice thick gasket between the cylinder and the loco frames, however the reverser valve just mates against the frames. Once running it's not normally a problem with steam leaks here if the screws are tightened but could a gasket material be used on this surface to prevent any leaks?
If so what would be the recommended material?
Alan
Sealing between the reverser valve and the frames on Mamods
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These gaskets were actually fitted to the IP Jane, and I now use them on my Mamod rebuilds as well. I've tried liquid gasket before but it does not work very well.
I use 0.5mm Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing Gasket which was off ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flexoid-oil-resis ... .m14.l1318 ).
I sent some to mhlr to fix South-Trethevy's leaking MSS that was on loan there.
I use 0.5mm Flexoid Oil Resistant Jointing Gasket which was off ebay ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Flexoid-oil-resis ... .m14.l1318 ).
I sent some to mhlr to fix South-Trethevy's leaking MSS that was on loan there.
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