Running Instructions.

Stilldrillin · Running Instructions.

As many of you know, I gave my Jensen #60 to my Pal`s newborn son.
Knowing dad knew little of steaming, I included two pages of instructions.......

P1

Jensen #60 Steam Engine, care & maintenance.

Read the manufacturer`s instructions! (Left hand page).

Ready to run?
Put the kettle on.

Oil everything that moves, with thick engine oil, especially the piston, cylinder, & valve face.

Fill boiler up to ¾ full, with the boiling water.

Place 1 whole fuel tablet onto burner tray & light it.
Install under boiler.

Screw in whistle & safety valve… Don`t overtighten!!

Close regulator & whistle.

When steam is up, open regulator, and spin flywheel to expel condensed water.

Control speed with regulator.

When running correctly, top up burner tray with ½ fuel tab at a time.

Never let boiler run dry!

Keep fuel tabs dry at all times.

Re-oil piston, cylinder, port face between runs/ top ups.

If boiler sight glass leaks, carefully tighten the screw ring with the square steel tool provided. (I`ve recently fitted new gaskets).

P2

Finished?

Take out burner tray….. Allow to burn down & cool.

Open whistle, to release boiler pressure.

While still hot, remove safety valve & whistle.
Turn upside down, & shake out all water.

Spin flywheel in both directions, to expel water from pipework.

Leave some time to cool/ dry out.

Before storing away, oil all moving parts.
Consider a dusting of WD 40.

NEVER STORE AWAY WET!

Store whistle & safety valve in bag, never screwed into boiler.

If you ever remove piston from cylinder, re fit it correctly.
The big end eye has an i/d flat, ground on it`s underside.

Never put oil in boiler.

ENJOY!!!!

I`m sure the engine is destined for a long & happy life.....

Wallace

That's a great set of instructions.

Detailed and easy to read.

I'm sure he'll enjoy it

IndianaRog

David, a nice gift and a nice set of starter instructions. Sometimes we take for granted simple things that for someone who has never touched a steam engine can make the difference between success and failure.

johnreid

Those are good instructions. I have the genuine ones if you want a scan, let me know. I love collecting the various papers from Steam Engines.

toxx

... I'll sign ever word, David!

Except ... ohoh, Tom's being oversmart:

I wouldn't turn the engine upside down to shake off excess water. Better to siphon it out with an old syringe and a piece of rubber hose as used in r/c modelling

Aaah, I'm just ramblin' on ...

Cheers, mate!

oldstuff

Good topic, David.

What are the consequences of oil getting in the boiler?

Since installing a displacement oiler on my engine, oil mixed with water
can be seen when I drain the boiler.

IndianaRog

Chuck, oil in the boiler usually turns into gummy balls within and can clog sight glass tubes and/or whistles when boiler is drained.

I believe several guys on here have successfully removed such oil with dishwashing detergent/hot water rinses.

oldstuff

Hmm, I see. I should've located the oiler in a low dip below the boiler top;
at the moment, it's at the top of the pipework!

Thanks Rog.

Stilldrillin

toxx

... that's one clean machine, David!

I have it's smaller sister, the #85. One helluva runner!

I recommend removing the fleshy-coloured paint on the fire box and a repaint with black vht-paint.
The original colour burns off pretty fast ...