REPAIRING A 2 INCH SCALE FOWLER TRACTION ENGINE - PART #2

Repairing A 2 Inch Scale Fowler Traction Engine - Part #2. Tackling the Flywheel Problem by making and fitting a new Key and Taper Pin.
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[kaboom-zfbl]

I must admit having removed many key's from go-kart wheel hubs on axles ... the idea of putting a step on the key never occurred to me ... such a simple solution to remove such a pain in the backside piece .... this is one reason why I like these video's ... sure they may be all steam engines ... BUT the techniques and tricks work in MANY places not related to steam engines too ...
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honestly most of these video's could be called practical problem solving with model steam engines ... excellent learning for new to modeling and even experienced people I bet ...

[eugeniomarins]

Dear Sir,

I like your humour, but also your quotes. Loved the Burgess reference. It made me laugh loudly.

Thanks and cheers from Brazil.

[kmajors]

Beautiful engine. It is amazing to me the difference that the small parts can have on the overall running of the engine. It also speaks to the tolerance of steam engines. You have shown many that were a log way from being right but they still would run. I really appreciate your videos and I always learn a lot from them whether it is boilers, piping, engines, or organs. Always interesting. Thanks for the efforts.

[paulshouse]

It's a beautiful piece of work, I'm glad someone is putting it right.

[richb]

Hi Keith, this is a beautiful engine. I know it's hard to correct someone's mistakes but is there a way to get the flywheel to run true?
Rich

[ajaxengineco]

I rather enjoy this style of series when you make them - a relatively well-made, yet worn-out engine, getting some long overdue TLC.

[brianleduc]

Quick question? Why was the round pin installed .... for safety only?

[PaulSteMarie]

What sort of barbarian puts epoxy on a flywheel key???

Also, what is that scraping sound? Sounds almost like a handsaw in wood.

[WhatAboutTheBee]

Is it just the video or is the flywheel still not straight? It appears to wobble from side to side during rotation, like a tiny bend in the shaft or a misaligned bore in the flywheel.