John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine

• John Ericcson Safety Steam Engine
  Posted by AirSpyder on 15 Feb, 2020 14:09
• Here are some photos and a short video of my AB Alga Engine.
  Keep in mind I am not a master filmmaker and this engine hasn't been fired for a number of years
  
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  https://youtu.be/lRrHBIM0ufI
  
  The whistle could use a good cleaning and a soak in vinegar, then again, I can't hear high pitched sounds anyway.
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by crazydoug on 15 Feb, 2020 16:21
• Very nice to see one running. I have this engine but did not get the instruction book with it, so have never tried to run it. Thanks for the video.
  crazydoug
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 15 Feb, 2020 16:43
• Yes, very nice to see it running! I also have one that is unfired by myself... might have to change that...
  
  Doug, I think mine most likely has the instructions, I will get a copy posted for you...
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 15 Feb, 2020 16:54
• Bill, do you have any of the accessories that mount to the base?
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 15 Feb, 2020 18:58
• Really nice engine! Thanks for sharing it.
  
  
  Gil
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by AirSpyder on 15 Feb, 2020 19:04
• Thanks Gil,
  Nick, I have no accessories, I think it was a grinder, a very simple lathe and line shaft that was offered. do you have any?
  Doug, I also have the instructions and can scan them, just let me know.
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by AirSpyder on 15 Feb, 2020 19:09
• The most important info in the instructions is to add 30 ml of water to the boiler, (a ounce shot) very small boiler.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 15 Feb, 2020 19:42
• Quote from: AirSpyder on 15 Feb, 2020 19:04

  Nick, I have no accessories, I think it was a grinder, a very simple lathe and line shaft that was offered. do you have any?
  

  The only one I have seen on US ebay... last June, I was the only bidder at $40
  
  
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 15 Feb, 2020 19:43
• Quote from: AirSpyder on 15 Feb, 2020 19:09

  The most important info in the instructions is to add 30 ml of water to the boiler, (a ounce shot) very small boiler.
  

  
  Thanks for the heads up! I would have had a spill when I fill mine for the first time 
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Scorpion2nz on 15 Feb, 2020 23:27
• The acc are hard to find
  I only have the lathe to go with my engine .
  
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by AirSpyder on 16 Feb, 2020 08:12
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 16 Feb, 2020 09:33
• Not much thought put into the lathe (almost the same as the lineshaft), but I'd sure love to have the full set!!
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 16 Feb, 2020 09:39
• Great to see one of these running.
  
  I love the design.
  
  Very Scandinavian. 🤠
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 16 Feb, 2020 18:50
• Any copyright notices or any other indication of years offered?
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 16 Feb, 2020 19:16
• Quote from: CBWho on 16 Feb, 2020 18:50

  Any copyright notices or any other indication of years offered?
  

  
  1975-ish
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