Newbie with a seized Scotsman
Hi all, I'm Simon and I'm new here. Loving the club so far. I've been enjoying the wealth of information and the video guides.
I just bought a Flying Scotsman set on eBay, but it's seized up and covered in fluff (and has a slightly bent valve gear rod). I've been on a bit of a spending spree on the club shop in preparation for a major service; I've bought piston seals, oil and a the toolset and cylinder clamp.
I plan to open up the pistons and change the seals there, give it a good clean and oil, and straighten the valve gear rod. Is there anything else I should check before attempting to steam her?
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All running now. It was the drive mech to the rotary valve that had gummed up. No need to take cylinders apart after all.