The Boiler Is Losing Water!!!!
Following the road run returning from Netley Marsh the driver thought that the Lorry was using an increasing amount of water – the alarm bells started to ring!! The stress levels increased on the club meet on the Monday evening following a boiler pressure test. The hope for the root of the problem emanating from a passing fusible plug was soon banished when our worst fears were realized and the problem identified as leaking boiler tubes – but how many!!
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So we could gain access to the top of the boiler the superheater was removed.
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The removal of the cab front allows clear access to the boiler. This picture shows Fred Harding "persuading" some of the pipe-work to loosen!
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The removal work continues… …… |
Some look on and offer advice!!! |
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The boiler lifted and removed. Superheater stored in coal bunker!!
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The boiler ready to be spilt. |
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The top
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The bottom |
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Contemplating the best way to split the boiler and firebox. |
With the aid of a few metal wedges we are able to tease the boiler and firebox part.
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No problems and as planned. The boiler and firebox come apart. |
The firebox. It can be seen exactly where we keep the water level when the boiler is put to bed.
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The boiler
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The hive of activity!! |
The work continues and we now need to determine the extent of the repair plan. More pictures and the next part of the story to follow.
Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of her volunteer crew the Sentinel is now happily steaming again!
