Time tune it tune up!

Well I managed to get the valves well ground in and all of the faces cleaned - so I can't really do much than put it back together - which is difficult as I don't know the proper clearances for the valve adjustments (something which is hopefully covered in my purchase earlier this week).

First things first was to complete my rostered duty as the Norchard Signalman; which as the box has the ability to switch out (for more info Click Here to go John Hinson's website) allowed for a little bit of tinkering for a couple of hours - enough time to get it all back together and ready to be set-up later on.

It didn't take that long as it all went back together well (I've left the Air Filter and Exhaust off for ease of access); I was also lucky to pick up a message that there was a package at home waiting for me. So I had to investigate, it was surprising that the 48 hour delivery was just that and my little book (of only 496 pages) was now in my hands and with all of the tolerances for the valve adjustment.

Well after setting it all up; it was time to trial it...

There's still a lot of work still to do on the machine yet - but at least the engine now runs; hopefully more news soon!