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As if this does not figure... the heater quit!!! Tesed fine before I assembled it, and can be seen in the videos, it worked fine as well. I steamed it agian today.. seemed to be running slow, and lacking power. I tweaked a few things, and tried to steam it again, it got hot, but not enough to make the engine run. Then I unplugged it, and checked continuity again... no continuity at all.
*sigh* I guess I will be ordering a new heater, and some eyelets!! _________________ Keep Creativity Alive!
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As if this does not figure... the heater quit!!! Tesed fine before I assembled it, and can be seen in the videos, it worked fine as well. I steamed it agian today.. seemed to be running slow, and lacking power. I tweaked a few things, and tried to steam it again, it got hot, but not enough to make the engine run. Then I unplugged it, and checked continuity again... no continuity at all.
*sigh* I guess I will be ordering a new heater, and some eyelets!!
I have only had one heater go bad on me and it was in a 5, I guess if they get to be over 40 years old before failing one cant really complain. _________________ Non Impedite Raditioni Cogitationis
Having had that happen a couple of times Owen requiring a disassemble of a newly painted and riveted up Jensen...I have taken to always replacing the heater regardless if it's working, just so I will never have to tear down that engine again in my lifetime!
I think water and oil dribbling down the boiler sides makes it's way between the layers of the blanket eventually causing corrosion and failure. I have seen them die on 20 year old engines and others that lasted nearly 70 years...I suppose dependent on how often fired up and how much "dribbleage" has occured with time.
I think dialing up the heat via a variac has to be better for them than simply plugging in getting the full wattage instantly. At least my lamps with dimmers seem to last much longer!
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That heater was the same vintage as the engine, so it is about 60 years old. So it does not owe me anything I guess.. I just did not have any more money...
It will be fixed before too long. _________________ Keep Creativity Alive!
My other obsession!
I am very late this this thread- but a splendid job on a beautiful engine!!!... Sorry about the heater...can't wait till the 5 is running-I am sure it will a great companion _________________ Lagniappe readily offered and accepted,
Mo
This week I are His Most Noble Lord Mo, the Apocalyptic of Old Tonbridge Wafers
Sorry, I was also late on this post. Been out of the country for a couple of weeks.
Let me tell you that you are one of the top restorers in this forum.
You did a splendid job on this one.
Just saw a video you posted on the Jensen 5. Another good job!
Sorry to hear about the heater failing. After 60 years, I think all it wanted was to go to rest for good. I believe that is not good to wake up something or someone after such a long dream so suddenly . The poor heater gave it all.
Congratulations good job!
Some day, when I grow up, will like to be that good!
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no continuity at all.
. The poor heater gave it all.
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