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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:48 pm    Post subject: Meccano SP3 Steam engine Reply with quote
Greetings one and all.

Ive had this Meccano engine for some time now. Its been sat in my cupboard for the past few years gathering dust.You can even see what I paid for it. I have finally plucked up the courage to show my son how it works and well it didn't. The boiler seems to leak where the bolt is screwed at the top, same applies to the whistler.



It gathers momentum for about 10 seconds then grinds to a halt.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Steve

A big welcome to the forum. You will find we are a friendly bunch here.

Sounds to me like you just need to replace the fibre washers under the whistle and safety valve. a simple fix.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to the forum Steve Very Happy  Very Happy
That engine is in fantastic condition, as is the box.
I'm sure MF is correct, just new fibre washers required to seal the joints up & she'll run like a dream. Do you have any other engines Question
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A very crisp example Steve.

As the chaps say - a set of new washers should do the trick. Make sure the whistle is screwed down well too, but not over-tightened. The safety valve should be just finger tight.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome to Freesteam Steve
Your SP3 looks like its never been fired  Shocked
Make sure you oil everything up that should make the run a little smoother Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome aboard Steve, that's a very nice SP3 you have there shouldn't take much to get it going.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks so much guys. Will give it a try this weekend. Fingers crossed.

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