steamyman
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1960s model boiler "going for a checkup"- UPDATED.this boiler of mine is going to be pressure tested and looked over by a model engineer this Tuesday. I'm hoping to get it all silver soldered for safety reasons.
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seven.mpd
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good luck !
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steamyman
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| seven.mpd wrote: | | good luck ! |
thankyou.
I'd like to keep steaming this boiler for many years to come.
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tmuir
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I would of though it was already silver soldered.
But as long as its looked after it should have many more years in it yet.
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Les Marsh
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Good luck. 
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steamyman
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | Good luck. |
cheers
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MooseMan
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Good luck mate - silver soldering on such a big boiler is very important - I assume it's just the fittings that need doing, not the boiler itself?
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steamyman
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| MooseMan wrote: | | Good luck mate - silver soldering on such a big boiler is very important - I assume it's just the fittings that need doing, not the boiler itself? |
thanks Odilon. I'm not sure, but I'd like everything to have a thorough going over (except for whistle & engine- I know they work ok )
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johnreid
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I am sure that what isnt needed will not be done, and what is needed will be done. Best of luck.
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steamyman
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| johnreid wrote: | | I am sure that what isnt needed will not be done, and what is needed will be done. Best of luck. |
thankyou John.
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psantama
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Wow that thing is big!
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steamyman
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| psantama wrote: | | Wow that thing is big! |
yes. apparently, this boiler has a weird configuration tubes set up-if I can take a photo of them, I'll post it.
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igy569
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I would like to see that myself if you can get the pic... I am working on plans for a tube style boiler. 
Again... I am just a glutton for punishment.
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mc_mc
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It's good to have it checked out. I hope nothing serious is found in the process.
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steamyjim
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| steamyman wrote: | | psantama wrote: | | Wow that thing is big! |
yes. apparently, this boiler has a weird configuration tubes set up-if I can take a photo of them, I'll post it. |
By the looks of it it's in the Yarrow design Clinton 
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steamyman
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| steamyjim wrote: | | steamyman wrote: | | psantama wrote: | | Wow that thing is big! |
yes. apparently, this boiler has a weird configuration tubes set up-if I can take a photo of them, I'll post it. |
By the looks of it it's in the Yarrow design Clinton |
ah- thanks Sj.
engineer didn't need to take it all apart.
This's what needed to be done- today 13 May 2008--
check valve cleaned.
hand pump part dismantled- o-ring worn in pump bit- that replaced. ball put in pump-none was there originally.
man told me just to fire this boiler on special occassions- since its old.
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Nick
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| steamyman wrote: | | man told me just to fire this boiler on special occassions- since its old. |
He might just be trying to be a little cautious.
I am sure several of our engines are considered dangerous by others, but as long as you are careful
(check everything over before each run), and you know what you are doing, I think it will probably be
safe for years.
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Les Marsh
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| steamyman wrote: | | steamyjim wrote: | | steamyman wrote: | | psantama wrote: | | Wow that thing is big! |
yes. apparently, this boiler has a weird configuration tubes set up-if I can take a photo of them, I'll post it. |
By the looks of it it's in the Yarrow design Clinton |
ah- thanks Sj.
engineer didn't need to take it all apart.
This's what needed to be done- today 13 May 2008--
check valve cleaned.
hand pump part dismantled- o-ring worn in pump bit- that replaced. ball put in pump-none was there originally.
man told me just to fire this boiler on special occassions- since its old. |
I bet you are a lot happier this morning now that is done and with a miniscule list of jobs to do on it.
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Stilldrillin
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A nice feeling of relief, as all`s well.
Almost like your car passing it`s MOT......
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Graham-Jilly
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great job well done mate bet your pleased
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johnreid
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Good deal, do you know the age of it?
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steamyman
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| johnreid wrote: | | do you know the age of it? |
Engineer told me its from late 1950s early 60s.
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steamyman
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had its 1st steaming today (1 hour) since checked over.
running well.
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Stilldrillin
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| steamyman wrote: | had its 1st steaming today (1 hour) since checked over.
running well. |
It`s nice when things are running sweetly......
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Les Marsh
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| steamyman wrote: | had its 1st steaming today (1 hour) since checked over.
running well. |
Glad to hear it and have you done the couple of things that were needed??
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steamyman
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | steamyman wrote: | had its 1st steaming today (1 hour) since checked over.
running well. |
Glad to hear it and have you done the couple of things that were needed?? |
I haven't -the engineer did though.
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Les Marsh
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Even better.
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bessytractor
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| steamyman wrote: | | steamyjim wrote: | | steamyman wrote: | | psantama wrote: | | Wow that thing is big! |
yes. apparently, this boiler has a weird configuration tubes set up-if I can take a photo of them, I'll post it. |
By the looks of it it's in the Yarrow design Clinton |
ah- thanks Sj.
engineer didn't need to take it all apart.
This's what needed to be done- today 13 May 2008--
check valve cleaned.
hand pump part dismantled- o-ring worn in pump bit- that replaced. ball put in pump-none was there originally.
man told me just to fire this boiler on special occassions- since its old. |
loco number 1947 'Eureka' at our railway is on its original boiler from 1927 and its still working fiercesomely hard every weekend! Age doesn't mean the end for a boiler
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johnreid
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The older the boiler the better the quality of materials used is often the case. I have no problems running my Steamers that are from the 1950s or earlier, but common sense like a good safety valve etc is the rule.
I bet yours is as strong as the day it was built Clinton.
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steamyman
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| johnreid wrote: | The older the boiler the better the quality of materials used is often the case. I have no problems running my Steamers that are from the 1950s or earlier, but common sense like a good safety valve etc is the rule.
I bet yours is as strong as the day it was built Clinton. |
cheers for the positive outlook. yeah its SV was checked 2 or 3 years ago. I steamed this engine today- the SV releases just after *30psi- *which it's meant to.
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bessytractor
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| johnreid wrote: | The older the boiler the better the quality of materials used is often the case. I have no problems running my Steamers that are from the 1950s or earlier, but common sense like a good safety valve etc is the rule.
I bet yours is as strong as the day it was built Clinton. |
1947s boiler is built from 1/4" thick copper plate and is rivetted together! I honestly could not say when it will wear out. The actual chassis will probably wear out three times before the boiler 
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