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| scorpion2nz |
Sorry Fleischmann resurectionThis engine was brought along with some othersit was listed as suitable for parts ? now when it arrived unfortunately the boiler had taken a hit and was dented 
it came with the SV but no other fittings Removed both end caps and the internal washer/bushes . removed dents and refitted end caps and just now realized that the sight glass should be on an angle  obviously an idiot was loose in the shed
The sight glass end cap has a 2 mm brass plate behind it to provide threads for the sight glass and drain cock . and new externally fitted bushes for the rest of the boiler a tap has been removed form another spare part boilers to provide a regulator for the steam and found a small tap for the drain cock . 
Fire box has been painted and baked 
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| scorpion2nz |
Right now on the problem number 2
the crankshaft bearings are 
ok so on to plan number 1 
I am sure the bearings are in there somewhere 
getting closer to finding them 
aahhhaaa there they are
getting closer thanks to hacksaw and files 
still a long way to go |
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| whistleman |
Dennis, going well so far. I'm watching this. 
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| MODmanMax |
It looks very ambitious to machine new ones. Watching with interest. | ||||
| scorpion2nz |
machining would be easy but I do not have a mill so hacksaw and file it is |
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| scalex |
Wow that boiler is so shiny i thought you had got it nickle plated Dennis in the first photo. | ||||
| scorpion2nz |
quite simple really I have an old electric drill that is on a stand and attached is a cloth buffing wheel just need to watch out for bits that may catch . nothing worse than a nicely polished piece that takes a nose dive to the concrete floor |
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| sarfraz |
Very nice work Dennis, you're doing a great job so far.
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| Celsius 100 |
A spectacular result regarding the boiler. | ||||
| IndianaRog |
Some fine handiwork coming together there Dennis...it will be a stunner for sure when you finish her up. | ||||
| Les |
You are doing a grand job Dennis, I am looking forward to seeing it running. 
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| benchmark |
Dennis , your ability to restore even the most discouraging of projects is unmatched. I am keeping an eye on this one. | ||||
| mrborinator |
Amazingly, there you can certainly be proud of...
Rob. |
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| MrMamod |
Dennis the man who can make something out of nothing - It is amazing the things that get repaired in that MAGIC barn/workshop of yours ..
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| Wallace |
Great job 
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| scorpion2nz |
more filing has been done
I have given up on doing the recess and pattern but drill holes in the top and made 4 very small bolts to screw in and cut the groove to simulate a bearing as per the original . also drilled a oil hole that will have a small oil cup made eventually Possibly painting tomorrow 
do I leave them as they are or do I attempt the recess |
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| BK |
Mate, I'd give up while i'm in front, looks good. | ||||
| sarfraz |
Excellent work. Congrats 
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| Les |
I would leave them as is.
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| scorpion2nz |
Painted the bearings today and that was a challenge
Temperatures got to a high of 6 degrees Celsius so pre warm bearings in a small bench top oven I have in the shed for painting purposes painted, then dried in oven and repeated again then fitted to engine. 
Fitted a couple of boiler fittings 
not photoed but a Glass tube has been bent to shape and it worked on the first attempt 
still need to make sight glass retaining plates |
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| Les |
They look good and do not look out of place, you would take them to be original.
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| scorpion2nz |
Turned the tap on top of boiler off and removed the oiler cap and attached air line
slow running on 2 psi and fast running on 5 psi slight hiccup as runs one way faster than the other way |
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| Les |
But at least it does run, you must be real happy with that.
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| xlchainsaw |
that seems to be running well....just need to run the bearings in a bit.
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| MrDuck |
A very nice resurrection and no doubt your stands will outlast the originals
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| Celsius 100 |
You have transformed it into a very good runner. | ||||
| scorpion2nz |
Well I steam it up today with a Mamod Vap burner
(I do have the proper burner and chimney) sigh glass is not finished yet and the screws are temporary. Wilesco weight and still need to sort out a whistle and gauge ?? Not to bad for an engine that was sold as suitable for parts and while the video was uploading to youtube (about 1.5 hours I did some hard labor in the shed hacksaw and filed out of a solid piece of aluminum 
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| sarfraz |
Excellent work Dennis.
You've done remarkably well.
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| scalex |
that look good Dennis....Thats nice silver nail pollish you have on there
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| Earlytimes |
Very nice work ! | ||||
| Sandman |
Coming on a treat Dennis. | ||||
| scorpion2nz |
right I have attached the sight glass cover and turned 2 handles for the drain tap and regulator
I tried it on steam and I am happy with the results (no leaks) Camera seems to highlight imperfections very well 
I now need to acquire SV weight size and weight so I can replicate 1 and on the look out for a suitably looking whistle (maybe Wilesco) I will adapt. |
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| Les |
That looks good Dennis.
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| MrMamod |
Looking great Dennis and i love the wood turned handles. | ||||
| sarfraz |
Top work Dennis, looking great.
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| scorpion2nz |
contracted some work out last night to the Elves (due to the size if pieces )
2 little oil cups to fit on bearings . Tight press fit with 1 mm holes for slow release of oil with bigger hole in top for oil reservoir . 
Well that is about it for now as need to acquire SV weight size and weight (in grams) and decide what to do about Whistle and gauge 
and so here upon will end this tale . (For now) unless further parts become available . It has progressed from the workshop and inside in to the Cabinet along with the other Fleischmann collection (total 5 engines ,8 accs ,2 line shafts) But 1 aggregate engine had to be evicted ( Other half nobbled it  )
I have to admit that I have actually enjoyed this project more than some of the others
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| Sandman |
What a fine job Dennis.
You achieve with a humble file and hacksaw what some machinists would find a challenge. Well done. |
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| MrDuck |
Sandy is quite right
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| Les |
Without the right tooling at your disposal you have achieved miracles with this restoration.
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| Wallace |
Great job
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| IndianaRog |
Nice job of it Dennis...hacksaw and file are professional implements in the hands of an expert! | ||||
| sarfraz |
Second that, fine work Dennis.
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| igy569 |
I am really impressed!!!
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| Burnmafingers |
Outstanding effort with the hand tools
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| sarfraz |
This is a fantastic thread. An engine in quite a sad state, it show's what can be achieved. Don't worry about what might happen, just get stuck into it.
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| MrMamod |
Cheers Dennis i have enjoyed this thread as it just shows what CAN be achieved with only the basic hand tools  ..
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| Celsius 100 |
A splendid end result.Well worth the time and trouble. | ||||
| Skippy Blue |
Pure magic! | ||||
| Meccanoid |
This is now a beautiful engine with a very nice colour scheme. | ||||
| steamernick |
Wow!! That is certainly a labor of love. Awesome work!
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| metalhead100 |
Give this man a Lathe and a mill........! Nice work! | ||||
| kevin68 |
Sorry Fleischmann RescurectionHi Dennis i dont have a mill, i use hacksaw and some delicate filing and it always works well for me. Anyway carry on the good work, cant wait to see the finished article.
rgds kevin68
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| Dr. Rog |
If no-one gets there first I will weigh the safety-valve weight off my engine for you. Its surprisingly small, about 2 M6 nuts. |
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| steamernick |
You did a fantastic job ! | ||||
| Dr. Rog |
10.6 grammes. A good deal smaller than the one you show in your picture. I have the same engine only a few years newer. I tested the safety valve and it blows about 1 bar, which is what it should be.
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| scorpion2nz |
Thank you |