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Excuse my lack of knowledge, but I have noted a few times references like "screwed 5 BA and sweated" - I wonder if someone can tell me what "sweated" means in this context??

I came across this lubricator on plans for a marine engine. I wonder if someone could clarify how it is supposed to work? My understanding of displacement lubricators usually has the steam inlet pipe connected at the top, relying on small amounts of steam condensate to lift the level of the oil...

During the development of my steam engine plans many questions arise and I hope you don't mind if I bundle a few questions here? Question 1: Piston Rings - many plans refer to 'off the shelf' components for piston rings, but I don't seem to be able to find any information on suppliers and more...

Hi to all. I happened across this excellent forum whilst searching for plans of steam engines. I am a 3d cad strategist, with a background in structural engineering and design. I only recently developed an interest in steam engines when I was using a set of plans as a project to help beta test a...