[modeleng] Re: Conway

Ken, Unka Jesse has that problem with one of his
engines and he solved it by running with the fire door
open.

Al Messer

--- Kenneth Swales <kenwillowbend@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi
>  
> I had Conway running this evening and I have a
> problem with the engine blower (not the steam
> blower).  It's so fierce that even when running I'm
> constantly blowing the safety valve.  Also I
> constantly have a shower of sparks.  This is enough
> to draw the fire into the bottom of the smokebox. 
> The chimney top is getting so hot, it's gone a
> purple colour.
>  
> Do I increase the jet size or reduce it to reduce
> the draught from the engine?
>  
> Thanks for any assistance on this problem.
>  
> Cheers
>  
> Ken
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