Removing the Optional Steam Pressure Gauge

The optional steam pressure gauge can be removed from the turret by unscrewing the brass fitting from the steam turret using a 7 mm wrench. 

Steam gauge after removal.  Note that if you plan to operate the engine after removal of the gauge, the hole in the turret will need to be capped.

Removing the Cab Deck

Removal of the deck under the tender first requires removal of the Johnson Bar and Fuel System.  See earlier instructions for details.  The picture of the deck in the following photo shows it after removal and upside down as it would be seen with the engine laying on its back.  Remove the deck by following these steps:

• Remove the 3 mm screws holding the inside frame spreader to the deck from the top of the deck.
• Remove the 3 mm screws holding the outside spreader to the deck from the top of the deck.
• Remove the screw holding the boiler to the deck if it is there.  Mine was missing.
• Remove the 5 mm acorn nut holding the steam oil container to the deck.
• Gently lift the steam oil container away from the deck until the screw clears.  By slightly twisting the deck you should be able to remove it from the frame as shown in the following picture.

Tender deck has been removed and is laying on its back side showing holes as they would appear with the engine turned upside down. Click photo for a larger image.

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