Boiling hot outside today, but bearable inside the workshop thanks to the aircon and insulation! Work on the Britt involved sorting out the big pile of Winson stuff (most was completely unusable). Managed to find parts for a firedoor in all the bits.
Also I fixed the snifter valve and making an elbow fitting. The valve was tested and found to be constantly leaking past, so it was set up in the lathe and re-seated with a 3/16" end mill.
The elbow gets the snifter plumbing out of the way of the main steam union directly in front of it, so the boiler and main steam circuit can be installed into the smokebox.
The regulator rod gland needs some rework as it's way different to prototype. The bolts are also drilled in the wrong pattern and can't fit the gland and stuffing box. Some thought will be required and laying out a bolt pattern that won't clash with the existing holes. Would be great to get this correct as it's in full view.
Happy steaming!
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