Went out to Rough and Tumble today to make sure my Olds hit & miss engine was ready for the last show of the year plus to get some work done on the Harrisburg steam engine generator.
The steam engine will be returned to running condition in time for it's 100th birthday. The last time it ran was October of 1982.
I used my Allpax gasket cutter to cut some round gaskets that were 14-3/8" in diameter. Parts were wirewheeled, threads cleaned for reassembly and parts oiled to be put back on. Still a ways to go but we're making headway
The pictures with the connecting rod, the cap is two piece and uses babbitt bearings. As it wears, the wedge is tightened to take up the excessive play.