Hi folks,
As I pick away at my Elmer's #33, one question that comes to mind is how to lubricate it. The wobblers I have built before are pretty easy to lubricate, but I'm wondering how to take care of a more complex design. All the external stuff is easy enough, but how do I ensure proper lubrication for the d-valve and end of the valve rod where it is supported in the steam chest? Is a little oil on assembly enough? Do I have to crack the steam chest from time to time? How about when running it continuously to break it in? Given that the steam chest is on the side of the cylinder, the valve plate will be vertical and I would think keeping oil on it will be a challenge.
While I may run it on steam from time to time, my expectation is that it will be run primarily on air.
Simple questions, I know, if you have been down that road before. I haven't.
Thanks,
Thayer
As I pick away at my Elmer's #33, one question that comes to mind is how to lubricate it. The wobblers I have built before are pretty easy to lubricate, but I'm wondering how to take care of a more complex design. All the external stuff is easy enough, but how do I ensure proper lubrication for the d-valve and end of the valve rod where it is supported in the steam chest? Is a little oil on assembly enough? Do I have to crack the steam chest from time to time? How about when running it continuously to break it in? Given that the steam chest is on the side of the cylinder, the valve plate will be vertical and I would think keeping oil on it will be a challenge.
While I may run it on steam from time to time, my expectation is that it will be run primarily on air.
Simple questions, I know, if you have been down that road before. I haven't.
Thanks,
Thayer