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    Maihak Steam Engine Indicator Thread Adapter

    Good to know a pantograph should be appropriate. I really like the idea of using a salvaged recoil starter; I will keep that in mind if the pantograph doesn't work out. I'll mention Whitworth and 660 bearing bronze to the local machine shop. If getting the part machined turns out to be a...
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    Maihak Steam Engine Indicator Thread Adapter

    Thank you, everyone, for the great assistance. I have a few options to look at, now. So Leutert referred me to Kiene Diesel with regard to purchasing a valve or adapter. https://www.kienediesel.com/pdf-large-bore/EUROPEAN-TYPE%20INDICATOR%20VALVES.pdf shows a 1 1/16-10 Whitworth (W27 X...
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    Maihak Steam Engine Indicator Thread Adapter

    Thank you, Joe. I am located in central PA; this is for a circa-1900 Corliss that we run during our antique machinery shows. I thought it would add interest to demonstrate an indicator on the engine. A friend suggested I contact Leutert ( whose current data sheet on a type 50 shows it as a W...
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    Maihak Steam Engine Indicator Thread Adapter

    Larry - thank you for the links to the tap and die, this gives me an option; I do not have access to a lathe that would cut this.
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    Maihak Steam Engine Indicator Thread Adapter

    Hello all - I recently purchased a Maihak 50Z indicator; being new to indicators, I did not know the size of the nut that threads onto a valve - and it did not include a valve. The Corliss steam engine I'd like to try this on has a ball valve (1/2" and inside-threaded, I believe) on the...
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