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200 rpm off a real one not a problem. Number of ways to go about it. If have one that's pump jack oriented piece of cake.

Good day all. Are any of you out there familiar with this engine? It's 9" in length, 4.5" wide by 7" tall. Looks like it's a bit Stuart Turner and bit Westinghouse but not!? Thank you for any advice you might lend.

I have no valid reason not to use copper. You're correct, occasional use.

You all are great, thank you for all your comments. I'm in serious debate with the last two suggestions.

Interesting comment, makes since. Where do I go for product you suggest? Thank you!!

Why wouldn't SS make a good sleeve? This is vintage old technology we're talking about. The cylinder may be subjected to a max of 120 strokes a minute, the pistons are leather cups at around 3" diameter. Fluid is always in the cylinder. Stroke of eight inches at best. I'll try to upload a...

I'm a newbe, probably a bit over my head. I'm in the process of rebuilding a water pump that dates back to the late 18 early 1900's. Pump designed to be run with a hit miss engine. I want to resleeve the cylinder. Where can one go to source a piece of SS pipe, 3" in diameter, 1/16's wall...

I'm heading over to take a peak at a few items that are heading to auction. Can any of you confirm what application these were designed for?

Trying to find out the quality and how they run?

Evening again, I have yet a second question in a row. Are any of you familiar with a kit offered by Heritage, it's called a Cotswolds Arial steam engine. I have a second opportunity on my trip to grab one of these. They look pretty incredible.

Hello all. Got a favor. Anybody out their familiar with a Reeves Mary Beam steam engine? I have the opportunity to pick one up fully machined, ready for paint. I have a Stuart Beam that I really appreciate and the Mary Beam looks pretty impressive. Reeves kits are from the UK, have been around...

Hello all. Got a favor. Anybody out their familiar with a Reeves Mary Beam steam engine? I have the opportunity to pick one up fully machined, ready for paint. I have a Stuart Beam that I really appreciate and the Mary Beam looks pretty impressive. Reeves kits are from the UK, have been around...

Thank you for the input. Picture of material as follows.

I'm in the middle of sprucing up one of my boilers, a Stuart 504 adaptation. How do I go about making a new chimney? I have a sheet of tin with a brick pattern stamped into it. I'd guess it's around twenty six gauge. Where should I head? Needs to be right 1-1/8" in diameter and twelve inches in...

Good evening all. I purchased this engine a few months ago and with a bit of research have narrowed down the date of picture taken to the 1930's. It runs smooth on air, have not tried steam yet. What do you guys think, a one of a kind? Any help and advice would be deeply appreciated.

As I got home this evening I checked out a few things on my beam. Results as follows. 1. The crank has a bit of play on the shaft, just a bit. 2. The connecting rod as it attaches to the crank pin has a lot of horizontal play. 3. The beam as it connects to the beam crank shaft has a fair amount...

You guys are giving me all great areas to check out. I deeply appreciate. I wish some of you were closer! Not being a machinist I lack the feel and eye of what to look for. I'll check out the areas you all mention and see what I can come up with and post accordingly. Thanks again for letting me...

Thank you gbritnell, I'll try a run with a heavier weight oil to see if that quiets it down. I'm using 3 in one at the moment. I hope that's all it is.

I recently acquired a Stuart Beam built in the 70's. It was built my a machinist who at the finish of build and a few fires never finished dressing it up with paint, etc. This was just what I was looking for. I can hardly wait for the final prep and dress. I've run it on air, I can get it as low...