Steve Marlow
5. Reassembled
Once cleaned I reassambled the engine until other bits I have ordered from ebay arrive. Initially it was just washers and rubber gromits for the safety valves, however the chimney stack has now been removed and I have ordered some copper rivets as well to attach it back eventually. The Meths (methylated spirit NOT mentholated BTW!) burner has been thoroughly wire brushed and knocked back into shape and should work fine which is good as these appear rather expensive to replace.
5. Reassembled
Once cleaned I reassambled the engine until other bits I have ordered from ebay arrive. Initially it was just washers and rubber gromits for the safety valves, however the chimney stack has now been removed and I have ordered some copper rivets as well to attach it back eventually. The Meths (methylated spirit NOT mentholated BTW!) burner has been thoroughly wire brushed and knocked back into shape and should work fine which is good as these appear rather expensive to replace.