Billy Boiler - Stage 4

Before fitting the boiler and it's wrapper, the two return cranks were pinned. When attempting to do this I used and recommend the use of a dremel drill with vertical stand and most importantly a Titanium drill bit. An ordinary metal drill bit will blunt quite  easily and result in a poor job.

The front of the boiler is positioned into the smokebox and the rear is held in place via a mounting foot. (A small spacer for the floor is added in the absence of the HBK5 Body Kit) 

Once positioned, the steam regulator, pressure gauge and safety valve were fitted.

With the superheater pipe positioned to the left hand side of the centre flue, the Roundhouse FG type gas burner was then inserted into the rear of the boiler and secured with two screws and washers.

The gas tank was then fitted to the right hand side of the chassis making sure  that it didn't come into contact with the boiler or any pipes. From the gas regulator a copper pipe was shaped and connected to the gas burner.

Temporarily positioned to the left hand side of the cab, the cylinder lubricator was fitted with it's two copper pipes connected to the superheater and steam regulator.

Next stage, testing under steam.