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johnreid
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UPS just left Woo Hoo they left a carton!
Be back in a minute, I have to find my box cutter
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Nick
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Can't wait John.
I just got an engine today too.  |
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johnreid
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Found the box cutter
Sorry, I just hate those Styrofoam Peanuts, these are extra staticy, plus Cats love to chase them as they fly from the box,
Wonder whats in there?
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johnreid
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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TaaDaa!
Here it is
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Nick
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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 Looks great John!
Now go steam it. |
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Andy
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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It not fair you lot all getting new toys
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johnreid
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Now for better lighting
Parts came today too, I hope I got the right ones
The Plywood is chipped, but the Auctions said it was
I will check it out first, the spring on the safety valve is gone, I did not order any replacements, it isnt one that has the threads, I have valves on other engines that I can use for a while. The cord is one of the rubber type ones and is badly cracked, and it needs a whole new set of gaskets. So, I think it will be a while before I run it. I will check the heater for function, then go right into the restoration, still unsure about replacing the plywood.
The firebox really isnt all that bad, so I do not think I will need to strip it, just a sand and paint job. The Boiler straps are not shiny but look like they were not Nickel plated in the first place, wonder if they are correct? they do not seem to be corroded, I will see what they look like underneath. All in all not that bad looking condition wise. I bet this one will be up and running Sunday if I get to work on the paint today.
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Les
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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That looks really good John, looking forward to it's restoration.
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James
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Bugger me John, that's great! Well done 
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MooseMan
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Can't beat those cast iron flywheels!
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johnreid
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The paint is drying on the firebox as I type this, there is a lot of corrosion on the boiler, but I bet it should hold pressure. the only gaskets on it appear to be made of melted rubber excepting a brand new one under the Steam Dome. Oddly I see no pulley other than the one that is cast with the flywheel. I do not know if there is supposed to be another or not.
The heater heats up just fine and the paint on the Firebox wasnt that bad, all I had to do was sand it lightly before painting. I believe that the paint should not be exposed to heat till Sunday night, so I do not plan on a Steam up till Monday. By Sunday the paint should be dry enough to handle and I will reassemble the engine that afternoon.
Some day in the future I will try to find a replacement boiler, but till then it will be just fine, some wear and tear makes it look like it isnt brand new, as it is a product of the late 1940s.
I am sure that it will become one of my favorites.
I am taking pictures of most of the steps, does anyone want me to post them?
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Les
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| johnreid wrote: | The paint is drying on the firebox as I type this, there is a lot of corrosion on the boiler, but I bet it should hold pressure. the only gaskets on it appear to be made of melted rubber excepting a brand new one under the Steam Dome. Oddly I see no pulley other than the one that is cast with the flywheel. I do not know if there is supposed to be another or not.
The heater heats up just fine and the paint on the Firebox wasnt that bad, all I had to do was sand it lightly before painting. I believe that the paint should not be exposed to heat till Sunday night, so I do not plan on a Steam up till Monday. By Sunday the paint should be dry enough to handle and I will reassemble the engine that afternoon.
Some day in the future I will try to find a replacement boiler, but till then it will be just fine, some wear and tear makes it look like it isnt brand new, as it is a product of the late 1940s.
I am sure that it will become one of my favorites.
I am taking pictures of most of the steps, does anyone want me to post them? |
Yes please, the more the merrier.
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kusuchi
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| Les Marsh wrote: | | johnreid wrote: | The paint is drying on the firebox as I type this, there is a lot of corrosion on the boiler, but I bet it should hold pressure. the only gaskets on it appear to be made of melted rubber excepting a brand new one under the Steam Dome. Oddly I see no pulley other than the one that is cast with the flywheel. I do not know if there is supposed to be another or not.
The heater heats up just fine and the paint on the Firebox wasnt that bad, all I had to do was sand it lightly before painting. I believe that the paint should not be exposed to heat till Sunday night, so I do not plan on a Steam up till Monday. By Sunday the paint should be dry enough to handle and I will reassemble the engine that afternoon.
Some day in the future I will try to find a replacement boiler, but till then it will be just fine, some wear and tear makes it look like it isnt brand new, as it is a product of the late 1940s.
I am sure that it will become one of my favorites.
I am taking pictures of most of the steps, does anyone want me to post them? |
Yes please, the more the merrier. |
Absolutely, looks great John.
Do you need some of Gil's cord? 
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johnreid
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Well, dont say I didnt warn you. One thing that I have to admit to is that I get carried away and forget to photograph some steps, for that I apologize
I first checked the heater with an OHM meter for shorts to the engine. I them plugged it in and it instantly heated up, I unplugged instantly as it is no use to burn myself,
Next I took the screws from the wooden base and stripped the boiler of the Whistle and Safety Valve
Then the Steam Dome is removed
I then can lift the Firebox from the base and the lower pieces of asbestos are accessed.
Next the rivets are drilled out from the sides of the Firebox
That enables the shel and upper asbestos sheets to be removed
I next removed the Heyco fastener so I can remove the Chimney base from the cord.
One can remove them and reuse them, it takes some carful use of pliers to compress the Heyco.
Next I drilled out the rivets that hold the Boiler Straps on.
I then unscrewed the heater retaining screws and removed the heater
At that point I took all of the loose parts and put them in a vinegar bath, and then sanded the Firebox and Chimney base, painted them and left them to dry.
While the paint is drying I will polish the boiler and organize my thoughts on how to complete this without buying any more parts. Parts bought? A Chimney and some eyelet rivets.
I will take some more pictures Sunday when I reassemble it.
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pauly
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careful what you are doing with that asbestos mate.
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