I've never tried adjusting the alcohol feed on my Mikado. I usually open it
up a full turn and light the wicks. Can you get much in the way of speed
control (governor) from adjusting the alcohol feed?
Don
http://www.jps.net/groverc/llareggub/C16.html
I posted this info on my site a year ago. This is the pilot model.
Cheers,
Grover Cleveland
Managing Director and Station Porter
Llareggub District Lt. Rwy
www.llareggub.com
"Trenau in gardd - boddlonrwydd."
Don,
If the safety's are popping off and you do not want to pull a heavier load,
or run faster, you can reduce the alcohol flow to cut the heat so you are
using the steam to run, not lift the safety valves.
Walt
I got this idea from a fellow at Diamondhead 2000. Try black aquarium
gravel instead of real coal. It looks the same but you don't have all the
coal dust and fuss breaking it up. Got mine from Walmart pet section.
Nah, doesn't smell right. Besides, what's wrong with coal dust on your
FYI - Aquarium filter charcol looks pretty good too. Also easy to come by.
Jon
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