SlideValve
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Bad news on the Robert FultonHi, got some bad news, the boiler was originally air tight, but just. I just discovered some holes in the bottom that were barely hinding under the surface rust, and I can guarantee there is more holes hiding under the rust. And the bolt that is welded into the bottom is rusted out around the edge, and the nut that holds in the heater, is rusted on the bolt, and i was afraid to really try to take it off in fear of ripping the whole bolt out. anyway hear is the picture of the rusted boiler.
I think I learned my lesson, I wont be buying any steel boilered engines anytime soon...
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johnreid
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A lesson that is hard to learn, so sad it leaks.
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robertosala
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there is nothing better than brass.
Stay away from steel boiler engines.
Rob
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SlideValve
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It could have been worse, At least i didn't pay too much for the engine, plus it still has some usable parts, the whistle has a great sound and the SV spring still has life in it, plus there the exact same threads as a Jensen, so parts are interchangeable. I only wish the flywheel had a grub screw, it's just pressed on. Like I said, it's a lesson learned, and i won't be buying any steel boiler engines anytime soon.
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MooseMan
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Ah, what a pity!
Plug the holes and run it on air?
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gd9704
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What a disappointment......sorry to hear about it.... 
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metalhead100
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I know it would be quite a task ,but could you build a hidden brass boiler inside the shell and slide it up into the old shell from the bottom and "fake" it?
Jim
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Burnmafingers
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Thats shame.
Steel boiler, a recipe for disaster.
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Nick
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I still run my Sterno fired Robert Fulton with pin-holes in the boiler. 
Might not be a good idea with the electric one. 
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Les
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I would try and do as Moose suggests, seal it and run it on air.
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