datman Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I recently brought a lightly used Flying Scotsman but it is missing the water filler cap. Since I can buy parts, can anyone give me dimensions and thread size so I cam machine a new one? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 when I get time I will post a drawing the thread is 8mm fine. Stand byken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Going Spare Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Have you tried the OO live steam club as per a slightly earlier post about their website? They offer some parts.GS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datman Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks Gowest! What is the length of the 3mm dia section? I will have a look at the live steam club thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hi sorry should be about 1 mm.ken/media/tinymce_upload/1084dd7e1677ec9970ed79b29dacf18a.PNG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datman Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks very much Gowest :), better go see if I have some brass ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 let us know how you get on Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datman Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Will do, shouldnt be a problem to machine one up. What seal is used, I assume a rubber oring, not sure on exaxt size. I have some orings that came in a bag with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Yes you can use a O ring as long as it's a viton type can't remember what size I have use somethi with a 3 mm hole in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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