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Question for the folks who are running model steam engines on compressed air. How are you lubricating the cylinder? Is there an easy way? From what I understand, a displacement lubricator works only with actual steam. Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who chimed in with their thoughts and suggestions on my recalcitrant Coles Corliss engine. It turns out the steam valve eccentric was out of whack, opening the valves around 45 degrees early. With much trepidation (and no instruction manual), I pulled everything apart, set the...

Hi. I bought a "mostly complete" Coles Corliss engine, which arrived a couple of days ago. Overall, it seems like a solid build, from what I can tell. I'm having a bit of a time, though, getting it to run. I believe I have the valves set correctly, but when I apply air pressure, nothing...

Hi. Thanks for accepting me in this group. I found a partially built Cole Corliss model engine. This is well beyond my skill level, so I'm hoping that by reviewing previous posts, I might be able to learn enough to make this thing actually work. Thanks again. Dave

Please forgive me if I've used the wrong terminology. I found a partially completed Cole Corliss engine. Most everything is there, and most of what's missing I can make. But, it's missing the pieces for the main valve that lets pressure into the "valve box". Does anyone know where I might find...