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Steam Locomotive Cylinder Head Repair

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The 1917 Vulcan Iron Works steam locomotive at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture developed a steam leak on the front left cylinder. In this video, we take the head off to determine the location of the steam leak and then do a fix to the head - repairing a tapped hole for they cylinder drain cock in the museums machine shop by using the Wells Index vertical milling machine to mill a pocket out above the old hole and replacing it with a cast iron plug that was turned to size on a Lodge and Shipley metal lathe and then tapped properly. This was then brazed and locked in place with some set screws. With this repair, we can get our narrow gauge train back on track!
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@SharpEnuff 8 лет назад

I believe you said toward the beginning that the valve could be operate from the cab. I should have like to have seen how that was accomplished. A very ingenious and straight forward repair that should hold for another 100 years!

@cadewey6181 4 года назад

I can see where your brass cast valve goes now. Making things right on 100 year old machines that have been compromised by get-by fixes is the same here as it is for trolleys at our shop. “It needs to run just a little longer and then we’ll retire it or sell it or park it.” I’m glad you take the time to do it right.

@IronheadOfScroteus 5 лет назад

Having welded and chased bronze art statues for 20 years, I so wanted to clean up that braze slop with a die grinder.

@lelibusuttil2964 4 года назад

IronheadOfScroteus e I’m w

@berndheiden7630 4 года назад

IronheadOfScroteus I sympathize with you! I‘m a dentist and we are all a bit obsessive compulsive by training and trade. And on top of that I have a photographic memory. So that blob is going to stay with me . Even if it‘s covered up I know now it‘s there!

@edwinhsingmaster9135 4 года назад

I was an understudy of a radial engine mechanic from WW2, who ran an automotive machine shop. Opened my shop in 1971. His penetrating oil of choice was "Maltby" for disassembling. Would suggest you try it. I never fould anything better, particularly on broken exhaust stud removal.

@gerilarryogle970 8 лет назад

Hi Keith, You're right! This repair was something that I enjoyed watching. And I have a thought about the drain cock. As a live steam model railroader, it is common for switch locomotives without leading trucks to derail and break off the drain cocks. You have said that the Vulcan was used by a series of different places. I would hazard a guess that many of them had tight curves and yard switches that received poor or no maintenance. Therefor it is quite likely that on of the previous owners shops moved the drain cock to eliminate more repairs after the Vulcan went on the ground once again. What ever happened in the past, I think the change to the drain cock was a quite creative solution. Thanks for the video, Larry.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

That very well could be true. Most of the places this locomotive was used was on construction jobs with temporary tracks. I am sure that life was rough in those days....

@edwardwerick2420 4 года назад

A few hours before I watched this video, I watched one showing #5 in action. I remarked that it seemed to be running in 3/4 time. Puff---puffpuff---puff---puffpuff. The video showed the shadow of the steam exhaust on the ground nearby and the gap was clearly visible. THIS video explained the reason why! The leak at the drain valve was robbing the steam pressure from the chimney (and the drive rod) on the left rearward stroke. I'll bet she ran as smooth as glass after this repair. Good job! Thanks, guys.

@charlescompton4495 8 лет назад

Hey, a machinist doesn't get to determine what goes wrong, especially when he volunteers to do the work at a museum. I enjoyed watching the repair. I was raised repairing things that otherwise may have been replaced altogether. Thanks Keith for including us in this repair. Greg

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

My pleasure Greg!

@TheDrumminjay 2 года назад

Dang Mr Rucker, that's very respectable! To be involved in maintaining such a historic machine says a lot about your skills and abilities!

@DeanLorman 8 лет назад

I was fortunately able to swamp for my grandad packing tools,lots of grease and oils and memories and now on occasion get a call from the museum for minor repairs such as these.I am 60 now and know of no one to take my place.Thanks gramps.Memories forever.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Great memories. They are priceless!

@Landrew0 8 лет назад

Fascinating to see how something built before WW1 was built. Not as many departures from modern manufacturing as I had expected. I greatly appreciate the time-lapse segments which shorten the viewing time without the feeling of missing anything.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@halfinchholes88 8 лет назад

My grandfather, a pipefitter/boilermaker, enjoyed sharing his times at the Union Pacific Shops. He always warned about the dangers of steam leaks. "If it cuts steel, it would certainly cut you". Especially high pressure steam not being visible until several feet from the leak. I believe by age 17, I could refit a locomotive from his stories. Cool stuff! Keep up the good work.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Those are treasured memories. A lot of expertise will die when these old tradesmen pass on. What I would give to have one of those old railroad refit shop guys with us when we are doing this kind of work. Oh the tricks we could learn!

@derekspender1303 8 лет назад

The beauty of steam propulsion. It never dies. it just keeps going back to the workshop and comes out as good as ever. Never mind the twentieth century, many nineteenth century locomotives are still giving good service in preservation societies and not just rusting on plinths. Keep up the excellent work Keith. Incidentally I worked for a firm that built steam locomotives. I never saw them using any thing but a lathe and drill press to shape a cylinder head.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

So true. And that part could have been made on nothing more than a lathe and drill press!

@jorgenvids9338 8 лет назад

Its such a beautiful sight to see vintage steam machinery running again. And to know there is people who care enough about it to keep it running. Brings tears to my eyes

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I have a place in my heart for steam engines and it is quite a privilege to be able to help keep this one running!

@ianbertenshaw4350 8 лет назад

Now you only have one problem - the other side ! I was surprised that the head came off that easy , i was expecting at least a couple of broken studs ! Excellent video and a nice repair !

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

For now, the other side is not leaking, so if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

@yippdogg9250 5 лет назад

Glad I spent 35 minutes of my life watching this, never know when your neighbor might need help working on his 1917 Vulcan Locomotive 😂😂😂

@Trucker1957 4 года назад

I love watching milling, and metal lathe machines, it's amazing how they cut the hard steel like it's butter. Great Video.

@ad2309 8 лет назад

Keith this project reminds me of my Dad. As a young man in the 1950's he was Fireman on steam locomotives for a few years. Thanks for the video.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Very cool - I wish I could have done something like that when I was a young man!

@GpunktHartman 4 года назад

Hi Keith, i like you're Engagement in all you work it is visiable👍 but if it where my loko, i'll fix that with a threatbushing , maybe outside M22 x 1,25 and the 3/4" Inside! 100yearsOld cast Iron normaly don't like pointet hot torches, if you not heaten the whole Part,to avoid Cracks. My Grandfather whas "once uppon a Time" a engineer on Prussia T16 ,i ' am once volunteer in a mecanic Shop in a musea: www.flickr.com/photos/22328570@N02/albums/72157621744312510 Thanks to all volunteer's all over die world , and never forget: "Keep the Fire burning, don't prays to the Ashes!"

@davidreedy7597 4 года назад

Great video, I learned a lot. I work on heavy trucks and can appreciate the work you do. Thanks for keeping our heritage alive.

@boatshaper 8 лет назад

My first reaction was shock when you milled off the heads of the setscrews, but then I realized there's essentially zero possibility that they will ever have to be removed. I guess it was just my inherent bias against any unrepairable assembly.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I am not sure that you could remove it if you wanted to - even without the setscrews!

@greatnorthernn-3154 4 года назад

Your mystery port in the cylinder was probably originally fitted with an automatic spring loaded cylinder cock that would allow the condensate to escape during a boiler priming issue and also a safety over ride if the operator forgot to open the manual drain cocks on start up. Interesting video!

@greyghostkoga 8 лет назад

Nice repair. I work in a chemical plant and am around steam pretty much on a daily basis. It's amazing the damage it can do, especially at 600 PSI!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Our locomotive runs at 150 PSI max! 600 PSI is scary!!!

@AmateurRedneckWorkshop 8 лет назад

I always like to watch you restore and maintain the antique machinery in the museum. Keep on keeping on.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@seymourscagnetti1413 5 лет назад

EXCELLENT WORK!!!...MOST PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH PATIENCE IS REQUIRED TO BE A MACHINIST, OR A MECHANIC FOR THAT MATTER. PROBABLY TAKES A FAIR AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO PRODUCE THESE VIDEOS AS WELL. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME!

@jerribruce8095 5 лет назад

The government is watching me. I recently started volunteering at a local museum, this museum owns and runs a Vulcan Iron Works train very similar to this one. I have had the wonderful opportunity to help with some yearly maintenance. I have never once looked up anything about steam trains on my iPad. I have never searched Vulcan Iron Works on any search engine. I mostly watch videos of small truck repair. I never have taken my tablet to the museum either. RU-vid put this video on my recommended to watch list. I am quite freaked out.

@jakemj03 7 лет назад

Great workmanship and it's great to see someone working on an old steam engine!

@ronaldkearn3322 4 года назад

My Late High School shop teacher must have been rolling in his grave watching this machining job! No cutting oil at all! All Dry! Wonder what Mr. Pete222 would have said about that. LOL. Nice repair job, solid and well thought out. Good job Keith.

@skulengu6854 4 года назад

In my college courses, I was taught not to use cutting oil on tungsten carbide cutting tools. If you are using high speed steel cutting bits then oil is required. coolant fluid seems to be different though and somewhat universal (it's smart to look it up if you are cutting an unfamiliar material).

@BigRalphSmith 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video, Keith. Usually, when you find something you need to fix, it seems that by the time you're finished, it's not just repaired, it's bulletproof.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I try to do that, but bullets don't always bounce off of things like I hope....

@trespire 8 лет назад

Nice job Keith. When torquing a component, a manufacturer sometimes instructs us to start off with a lower torque, then work up through 2 or 3 intermediary settings. That way we are sure clamping forces are evenly distributed.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

And that is more or less what I did - just without using the torque wrench. I tightened them up with a regular ratchet several times around and then used the torque wrench to set them on the final round (actually two rounds).

@trespire 8 лет назад

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Must have missed it, sorry my bad :-) Great videos, lots of respect for your skill set. There's not that many can master all that knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to reply. All the best to you & your family.

@EVILDR235 8 лет назад

Good repair. Most guys would have just pulled out the steam engine and put a 350 Chevy engine in it. Thank's again for preserving history.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

LOL - that is what they have done with more than one. I can remember as a kid riding behind the little steam engine at Six Flags over Georgia. Then, about 20 years ago, they put an engine in the old boiler and mechanized it. What a shame....

@geohig01 7 лет назад

Thank you, Keith, for a beautiful video of a very respectful repair. It probably hasn't seen that much precision in it's lifetime.

@ncplantdoctor 8 лет назад

I thought the location of that pipe on a sloped area with half its threads exposed looked like an engineering fail, and I guess it really was. Your repair looks SOOO much more secure and professional. I have always been impressed with guys who can put their hands on something and see what needs to be done without a single CAD drawing or engineering consultant to help them. Very impressive.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks - I guess you just learn how to do this stuff over time.

@paulchiarello5139 8 лет назад

I'm glad to see the care you give the old girl... it appears she's served you well, and will continue once she's had her day at the spa!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

She has been a workhorse for many years now and deserves the attention that she gets!

@paulputnam2305 2 месяца назад

Great Job. Thank You for sharing your wonderful life with us.

@shawnmrfixitlee6478 8 лет назад

cast on cast was a great choice . Thumbs up Keith !

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting 8 лет назад

I would have installed 2 studs, and used bolts for the rest of the holes. That way they would be easier to remove down the road instead of having to remove all of the studs to get the head off. Great job on repairing the head, and drain valve. Awesome video.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@steamtrainlover107 7 лет назад

i just like watching ppl repaire these steam trains spechily w/ such care it means there still some ppl who love them in this world

@ScottHenion 8 лет назад

Those old drain holes headed out toward the bottom. I wonder if they were getting grabbed by saplings and getting broken off so they were moved to the front. I imagine the engine was run in some rugged country with tracks not used often. Excellent job. Always good to see work on the Vulcan. ;)

@ianc4901 8 лет назад

That's an interesting theory, they would be in a vulnerable position underneath, especially if there is debris on the lines but wouldn't it be easier to fit something in front of them to clear the lines ?

@Jccarlton1400 8 лет назад

I was thinking the same thing. I'm guessing that the loco was used in logging and that the original drain cocks got snapped off, probably several times. Most locomotives have the drains on the bottom of the cylinders. It also could be that the old holes just wore out or were stripped out. It's also easier to pull the heads than to work underneath the cylinders.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I am not sure whre the actual drain cock was located - if it was under it or up higher. I did not spend too much time trying to investigate the old system, but I am pretty sure that the casting was ported so that the cock was not underneath the cylinder.

@gregg4164 5 лет назад

Steam condensate, which is what you make when you make steam has what is called Carbonic Acid in the condensate. that is what makes steam so aggressive on metals. The steam itself is not the issue it is the Carbonic Acid which is formed during the process.

@dannmann17 2 года назад

Videos like this make RU-vid fun for me, thank you👍🏻🇺🇸

@someorrs 4 года назад

I love the agurama....stop there every time I go up 75. Went the on a class trip when i was a kid and worked in the print shop.

@VideoNOLA 7 лет назад

18:05 Didn't love how that bit wasn't centered. You can see it tip up a bit on entry into the pilot hole. I'm sure everything works out in the end, though. Nice work! :-)

@toddkratzer7953 4 года назад

Yes he needed to drill the center drill deeper, I would have used a smaller drill first.

@SquillyMon 8 лет назад

I love how big and hearty everything is...lends itself to repair quite easily. Nice Job!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

As long as you can handle it....

@Petermax99 8 лет назад

Dear Keith that's a very handy tool i don't know how many times i needed something like that

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Not sure which tool you are talking about, but I suspect it is the stud puller. Lots of people are commenting on that one. You can get them at most auto parts stores.

@Petermax99 8 лет назад

I ment the tool you used on the studs

@JerryDodge 4 года назад

"...and redo that whole hole..." I love it.

@lockerphotographics 4 года назад

Well Done. Not your first rodeo on Maintainance and Machining, EXCELLENT WORK!

@doncarlo5 4 года назад

craftsmanship at its best ... tapping by hand on a blind hole ... make perfect sense !

@joetiller1031 8 лет назад

Great fix Keith, the museum is lucky to have you around for your expertise.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I am lucky to have the museum to go and play at!

@1stage 8 лет назад

This is now my new favorite video, replacing the dovetail gear tooth replacement!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks Shawn! That one is one of my most popular by the number of views. I hope this one does half as well!

@llsdigitek 8 лет назад

Superb as usual.. Thanks Keith Lloyd - DigiTek Say hi to your helpers from all of us viewers

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you and will do!

@jimlong527 5 лет назад

Options are great for this old machine.

@strikem1241 4 года назад

I was stationed in the Navy back in Oct 16 1985, I was in Boiler Repair we replaced the tubing in heat exchangers as well as boilers water jetting steam drums on top of the boiler. Any way when needing to replace gaskets we would have sheets of gasket materials then put a square pierce that covers the flange beat around the edges careful not to damage anyway that’s how we made caskets.

@piontropechetrini5640 7 лет назад

What man with red blood running through their veins and arteries wouldn't like to do the same as you do. I love trains and to repaired them is just Epic.

@TheDisorderly1 8 лет назад

Can't beat a video with a steam engine in it. I would really like to see the startup sequence when you test for leaks.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks, I will see what I can do when we test it out. We have some other repairs that need to be done as well before we get to that point.

@toddkratzer7953 4 года назад

Keith you should have used a small carbide end mill to remove the 1/4-20 screws then the larger shell mill. Those interrupted cuts is bad for the carbide inserts.

@mrfrog3350 8 лет назад

Nice repair Keith.Funny how we were just talking about cast vs steel.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@colemanadamson5943 4 года назад

Always a pleasure to watch true craftsmen at work!

@ericcorse 8 лет назад

Man that is away better job than it was. That sealer is like head gasket in a tube. Very interesting job.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@retrofitter 8 лет назад

I'm impressed. There were about 5 moments where I was expecting the video to end but it kept on going

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

That may have been because this video was shot over about five different days when I was able to work in the shop. Perhaps you could detect in my tone that I was going home for the day....

@retrofitter 8 лет назад

If this were broadcast the repair would have been cut down to 3 shots and the narrative would have been the 2 of you trying to pry the head off without *insert overblown consequence here* and you guys having a heated argument as to how to go about repairing it.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

LOL - Which is why I HATE reality TV! I have actually been approached by a couple of "producers" trying to get me to do a reality tv show or two because of my RU-vid channel. I always tell them NO WAY - way too much conflict and not enough about the stuff that is important....

@machinesmotorcycles5511 8 лет назад

Very interesting repair thanks Keith , maybe someday I will come see the museum.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Would love for you to do that!

@markhertler1543 4 года назад

Great repair, wouldn't mind seeing the rest of the maintenance on her!

@nitramretep 8 лет назад

I like to see the diversity of KR's skills and the interesting work he does. I also learn something new in just about every video. More importantly I like to see his methodical approach to work and especially the quality and integrity of the workmanship. If Keith does flower arranging I'll watch that too! By the way the Japanese Police are taught flowering arranging as a means to develop skills, attention to detail and appreciation of art.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Perhaps I should do some flower arranging then. That is a skill that I totally lack....

@nitramretep 8 лет назад

Me too! I think my significant other will hit me with the vase knowing how I would stick the flowers, hopefully right end up!

@cgprecision 7 лет назад

Keith great vids, the border set screws are known as scotch keys, common in machine tools. Your reference to ground surfaces on the heads for no gasket is known as steam tight scraping, it's how I got Into hand scraping, learned it from an old timer whos long gone, and it's a true art form, scraping to fit and zero clearance, it's the epitome of fine scraping, no doubt 100 years of warp will have skewed the original surface. I've defaulted to copper kote in aerosol form for many such applications, I enjoy your videos, wish I had the patience and time to teach like you do. Keep up the good work!

@williamh.vassar8936 5 лет назад

not many hand sscrapers around any more.

@dixonqwerty 8 лет назад

You are most definitely keeping yourself busy with projects Mr Rucker. :) Nice as always to find a new video from you.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Lots going on right now for sure!

@vajake1 8 лет назад

What a wonderful repair. I very much admire your thinking on how to repair this! Great job and thanks for posting this.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@bryanspocketchange 8 лет назад

I loved the video and ejoyed seeing one of these old engines ripped appart. I just jumped to your channel and need to check out your other videos. Thank you for putting this up for all to view Bryan

@calraines6931 8 лет назад

Nice repair. I could almost smell the cast iron chip odor whist you made the lathe cuts. The first year or so on the job it seemed all I made was cast or ductile parts. Thanks for the share. All best.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I am one of those strange guys who actually likes working with cast iron!

@63256325N 8 лет назад

That was great Keith, thanks. It'd be pretty cool if you could film some more of the repairs to that old girl if you can.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

I think there will be at least one more repair video. They took a part off today that they though was going to be routine that is going to require some machining new parts....

@63256325N 8 лет назад

That's good to hear. I look forward to the videos you post. I get a little pop up flag when I get an email which includes notices from RU-vid. I then drop everything and click away. Thanks for the reply Keith.

@BobWilson84 4 года назад

I enjoyed watching this from start to finish. Your solution to basically add additional meat to the low-side of the thread with an insert was a good choice. This was a great video to watch and I really appreciate the extra time you spent for editing this. Keep up the great work.

@npsit1 8 лет назад

Glad to see you replaced those head studs.. They were pretty well worn out. Good work. But now I wonder if the cylinder head on the other side is going to have to same problem.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

It very well might at some point in time, but we can fix it easy enough when the time comes now that we know how! With limited time and resources, I guess our motto is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it..."

@geoffkail4572 5 лет назад

great creation of a proper boss for the fitting.

@MrManicmtn 8 лет назад

Hi Keith. Love your site and videos. Been a machinist my whole life and love bringing old equipment back to life like you do. Great work your doing! I hate to be "that guy" but I've seen too many injuries over the years. Please wear steel toes and long pants, and safety glasses. You will be better off. respectfully...thanks.

@frankherrick1892 4 года назад

It's a pleasure to watch a master at his craft.

@SvcGlobal 4 года назад

Job very well done, thank you sharing this video.

@Machine_NZ 4 года назад

Another great video. Thanks Keith and thanks for explaining the process clearly. Regards MachineNZ

@lewiemcneely9143 8 лет назад

That wasn't a nasty fin ger. Besides it'll all melt off in that heat. Good job, Keith!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks

@donfoster1832 4 года назад

Watching some of my favorite episodes, At 10:15 you have a speeded up part where you are ratcheting out a stud. It sounds just like an engine building steam on a straight-away!

@Uncleroger1225 8 лет назад

Great video! Having worked extensively on a steam locomotive, they are simple but all the parts are heavy! Good job! We used hi temp RTV on a lot of parts too. It works.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

You are right - in the grand scheme of things, they are pretty simple, but at the same time, there is so much mechanical going on, they are also somewhat of a marvel!

@Uncleroger1225 8 лет назад

They are a marvel as there is no computer to back you up if things go wrong. And most of the training was OJT! Had a stuck blowdown valve once and that was frightening, even on an 0-4-0.

@DeanLorman 8 лет назад

Love the shop and technology that still lasts and hopefully will.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@ben052488 8 лет назад

very good video. I love that you have a quick fix but always decide to do to take the time and do it right.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@krr711 4 года назад

You do some really good work. Lot's of variety and quality workmanship. Thanks for sharing!

@assessor1276 4 года назад

Great video Keith - nice repair!

@barkere51 4 года назад

Yea August in Georgia...is crazy hot. I remember walking outside of my house and thinking it was like breathing underwater. Hot and crazy humid. Like 95% humidity for days and days with no rain just never ending hot wet death...I have mad respect for anyone who can live in that.

@johnshotwell2932 8 лет назад

Another, well done, video. Thanks Keith.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you John!

@doubleboost 8 лет назад

Very nice repair Good camera & editing Pleasure to watch

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thank you kind sir!

@fava7753 5 лет назад

Get a new optician man.

@avman2cl 8 лет назад

Thanks Keith, great video. You guys DEFINITELY need to treat your shop compressed air!!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

We have had that discussion...

@ChrisB257 8 лет назад

Nice job Keith - that head was heavy!!

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Most things on a steam locomotive are heavy....

@theupscriber65 5 лет назад

Very nice! I ran one of those knee mills for years. Brought back memories.

@terrybrown6740 5 лет назад

Hi, it was great seeing you repairing the cyclinder drain. I started off as a fitter/turner many moons ago, and still enjoy doing just that sort of thing in my small workshop. It gives a lot of satisfaction I find, and you know it's done right... I'm hoping to go and do some work on a preservation railway about 50 miles away when I retire in a few years. Nice Job with the drain Keith... Hope you do some more filming soon.

@mikebettencourt8377 5 лет назад

Incredible video. Thanks for showing how to fix equipment by making parts.

@Marzy5821 4 года назад

NICE JOB KEITH

@martineastburn3679 5 лет назад

Brazing is with Silver or Nickel, bronze or whatever. With Cast I used Nickel - a black covered rod to braze with.

@abc123546879 5 лет назад

Nice looking JOB.

@abc123546879 5 лет назад

The work looks great.

@classicstangbrn8964 4 года назад

Hey Keith I'm not a machinist but I play one on t.v., no anyway, no lube when cutting and theading, won't that help save the tools a little longer. Really enjoy the channel, thanks.

@strassj 8 лет назад

Look so exciting to be work on our old america train!

@jmiller7528 7 лет назад

I loved this. to take any old item and make it work as new is one of my pastimes.

@HanksDeuce 7 лет назад

Enjoyed the video and the repairs. My only minor concern would be the lack of full thread engagement on a few of the nuts when you put the cylinder head back on the studs.

@DoogieLabs 8 лет назад

I thoroughly enjoyed locomotive maintenance, would love to see more.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@zee-lusay4087 8 лет назад

Well it aint watch repair. I love to see the stuff you do. Long videos yet short and to the point. You have a knack for showing the right amount of the mundane to be sure we see how to do it. If you're having trouble removing/opening/taking apart something I need to see how you finally manage to accomplish the task. I hate when people skip over that stuff. I wander by your site every week or so and binge on the videos. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort for me.

@VintageMachinery 8 лет назад

Thanks for stopping by and for the great feedback!

@IrishEddie317 5 лет назад

I've gotta say I really enjoyed this video. Keith, you have some wonderful toys (your tools) and your knowledge is great. Fun video to watch from one mechanic to another.