Filler hatch?
Richard, Filler hatch does not come off on my Bantam. I must have the later version when the cost reduction program went into effect! GaryB
Re: Filler hatch?
Richard, the first 25 Bantams don't have the forward bushing (Diana's Bantam is S/N 25, Ernie Noa's is S/N 6) and have a turned filler hatch. Either Gordon has recently started adding the extra bushing, or you have a "one of a kind". Phil, you have the the latest Bantam. Does it have the forward bushing and a casting for the filler hatch? Tom E. -Original Message- From: Gary Broeder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, November 29, 1999 11:57 AM Subject: Filler hatch? Richard, Filler hatch does not come off on my Bantam. I must have the later version when the cost reduction program went into effect! GaryB
Re: Filler hatch?
Yes, it's looking like the forward bushing is not a standard item. Easy to add as long as a monocock bushing is being added... but then I think the cast saddle tank will need to be drilled. That being a ton of work, a silicone tube check valve could be added to the banjo turret with relative ease using the same techniques that Norm Saley applied in creating similar check valves for the Maxwell Hemmens Porters. A monocock could also be fitted to this tower of banjo fittings, order would not matter. The interesting calculation is the length of the Banjo bolt. The rest is lathe work. That was sure easy to write, but the truth is that the paragraph just to the north of this one would take the majority of the time I hope to put in at the shop before Diamondhead! Just conducting my own reality check... :-) Regards, -Richard Richard, the first 25 Bantams don't have the forward bushing (Diana's Bantam is S/N 25, Ernie Noa's is S/N 6) and have a turned filler hatch. Either Gordon has recently started adding the extra bushing, or you have a "one of a kind". Phil, you have the the latest Bantam. Does it have the forward bushing and a casting for the filler hatch? Tom E. -Original Message- From: Gary Broeder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, November 29, 1999 11:57 AM Subject: Filler hatch? Richard, Filler hatch does not come off on my Bantam. I must have the later version when the cost reduction program went into effect! GaryB == Richard Finlayson Check out: http://www.steamup.com/legend"Legend Steam Locomotives" Check out: http://www.steamup.com/trailcreek "Trail Creek Models" Check out: http://www.steamup.com "Steam In The Garden Online"
Re: Filler hatch?
Tom, if I understand what you are referring to, no. My Bantam has the main dome cover over the boiler fill hole/safety valve, and a fake hatch in front of that. There is a banjo fitting to the pressure gauge above the backhead. Phil - Original Message - From: Tom Eaton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 30 November 1999 9:40 Subject: Re: Filler hatch? . Phil, you have the the latest Bantam. Does it have the forward bushing and a casting for the filler hatch? Tom E. -Original Message- From: Gary Broeder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, November 29, 1999 11:57 AM Subject: Filler hatch? Richard, Filler hatch does not come off on my Bantam. I must have the later version when the cost reduction program went into effect! GaryB
