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Generally speaking, I am not a big fan of Weeden engines but when I saw this Weeden 670 on the Goodwill Online auction site I couldn't pass it up. All in, it cost me $180.00 - I think that is a pretty good deal.  It is really hard to believe someone would drop a item like this off at a Goodwill... crazy!

From Weeden.com
The Weeden No. 670 is an electrically heated reversible engine with a 3 1/2" diameter balance wheel with a 1/2" wide face, cylinder bore is 7/16". It is 8" tall, base is 6 3/4" X 9 1/2". It was introduced in 1930 and produced until 1940. Certain models were equipped with a governor.

Back in July I moved from Austin to Midtown Atlanta and I didn't bring any of my items that I collect (or tools/supplies).  All that stuff is at my Texas house, my daughter is keeping up my place there with all my crap.  The good news is, I'll be meeting my daughter in NYC with her mom to celebrate her 21st bday.  I am going to have her bring some things with her so I can test, repair, and hopefully steam up this Weeden 670.

Other than not knowing if the heater is bad, the only problem is the throttle screw is slightly bent.  I did give it a light cleaning with soapy water but that's it.  The best that I can tell this is a survivor.  If someone repainted it in the last 80+ years, they did a fine job.

Hope you guys like it and wish me some luck on getting it steamed up!

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I agree, a pretty good score!

I got the screw somewhat straighten out or enough to where it can now reach the steam line.  I still can't get over how clean this engine is, here are some close of photos of the bits from the top of the tank.

Someone took care of this engine for a very long time.

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Nice catch, very clean example.  A throttle and pseudo-governor are nice as
not all 670's have them.  An original chimney is really unusual, a real rarity.

I hope you get it running soon.  A video would be nice.

At the risk of being a bit forward I added a video of mine on a slow-run steamup.
https://youtu.be/SY4-CvYtXOE
There is also a longer video of it running faster.

The throttle screw is a new one (from ebay) and does work fairly well.  I wouldn't complain.
Interestingly, mine has a plug-receptacle under the sight-glass, different from yours.  I've
seen pix of it both ways, but the plug shouldn't be under an occasionally drippy sightglass.


Good Luck,
Wayne
 

I don't collect Weeden, but that certainly is a nice example. It looks like it wasn't steamed very much. Is that asbestos under the heating elements?

What's with this talk of alligator clips and scrounged cord?

Any good hardware or appliance store is going to have just the correct cord you need, or just borrow one from your many Empires!

It don't get much better than that, now does it!   

NICE!!!

It is usually best to have the whistle handle on the back side of the whistle, away from the whistle port, as it tends to be easier on the fingers that way.

Looks like an Empire/Weeden color coordinated pair of Converse, Chuck Taylor All-Stars, or similar knock-off tennis shoes you are sporting there Rich?!?!   ;c)

Definitely an attractive engine with the nickel plating. Good to see you branching out to other brands, can’t wait to see the collection grow 😜

Now you need a 672 to go with it…

Did you say you were visiting your daughter in NYC.  Today?  It's a beautiful day for visiting and
good weather will continue for the foreseeable future!
What neighborhood?  I'm in Sheepshead Bay.  It's an awfully big city but you never know - she could
be my neighbor!

Happy visiting,
Wayne