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These are great engines but can be a little finicky at times. Sometimes what I have found to help is to take the small “wick” out from the bottom. It is a small piece of cotton like material, which is in a small read plastic piece. Put some distilled water on it and soak it through, sort of ring it out a bit then put it back in. If that doesn’t do the trick it may be the small metal piece inside the engine which makes the steam. I have only had to replace one of those though in the many that I have repaired.
Let me know if you have any questions.
These are great engines but can be a little finicky at times. Sometimes what I have found to help is to take the small “wick” out from the bottom. It is a small piece of cotton like material, which is in a small read plastic piece. Put some distilled water on it and soak it through, sort of ring it out a bit then put it back in. If that doesn’t do the trick it may be the small metal piece inside the engine which makes the steam. I have only had to replace one of those though in the many that I have repaired.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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