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I am building a version of Elmer Verburg's MF4 slide valve. I will not be using steam only compressed air. Verburg states "Try for freedom on this part so it will just barely float on the seat as steam pressure holds it down". Doesn't the exhaust pressure counteract the pressure in the steam chest leaving the valve to not seat well, since in his design the valve nut slides freely on the valve? Other designs I have seen the valve rod holds the valve close to the Valve plate.
I should point out that I have been at machining for 6 months so I am a beginner.
I should point out that I have been at machining for 6 months so I am a beginner.