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Franco Minor 1 - beginner

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Joined: 14 Jun 2009 Posts: 200
Location: Waterford, Ireland.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: Fleischmann 125/4 |
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A quick vid of my smaller Fleischmann with the usual excuses.
Franco. |
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steamykid Minor 2 - novice

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Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 69
Location: south mississippi US
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:52 am Post subject: |
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very nice
i love fleischmanns :love:
if you dont run it so much or ever get over it im alwas here for ya *nudges shoulder*
you could use sterno or cotton balls soaked in 70% and up rubbing alcohol  _________________ put that in your firebox and light it! |
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Spokesmann Site Administrator

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Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 10389
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:38 am Post subject: |
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These are great looking machines Franco, I wouldn't mind one in my collection thats for sure. Looks in great condition too. Hope the niggly probs get sorted. _________________

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Mamod Collector Moderator

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Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 4007
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: |
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German engineering at its best, thats a lovely engine Frank  _________________ Mike
My personal website, with pics.
www.mikes-steam-engines.co.uk ™
Mamod Loco
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Franco Minor 1 - beginner

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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Gents, (and for your kind offer Chad )...it turned out the end float on the crank was easily cured by shifting the governer drive pully.
Franco. |
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silverfoxsteam SE2 - steam enthusiast 2 star

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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Nice engine Franco, you do like your large Germans don't you? _________________ Stephen
Silver Fox Steam
Just soldering on ....! |
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steamykid Minor 2 - novice

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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: |
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| Franco wrote: | Thanks Gents, (and for your kind offer Chad )...it turned out the end float on the crank was easily cured by shifting the governer drive pully.
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aren't i so nice *big cheasy grinn*
and silverfox- who doesn't like large engines?  _________________ put that in your firebox and light it! |
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Franco Minor 1 - beginner

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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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| silverfoxsteam wrote: | | Nice engine Franco, you do like your large Germans don't you? |
It's not that big really Stephen, here's a pic of it and a D16 side by side.
Franco.
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