Author Topic: Jensen #50 with two #20 Boilers (Read 542 times)

Nick · « **on:** February 18, 2025, 03:41:33 am »

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Nick · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2025, 06:17:02 am »

I asked about the tag and he replied that he has been collecting 50 years with 135 cast iron Jensens. Anyone met him before?

Fullraceflathead · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2025, 07:36:16 am »

I really like that setup that's very unique!!!

RedRyder · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2025, 08:34:17 am »

Looks like a made up 50 by someone who got hold of a #50 base casting and flywheel and fabricated the rest of it.

Connecting rod is not Jensen.
The cylinder even looks like it could be home machinist built.
Water pump is definitely not Jensen.
Block flange/governor valve is aluminum (should be nickel plated brass)
Metal blocks supporting the cylinder also look like aluminum (should be nickel plated brass)
Round head phillips screw was likely never used as a crank pin by Jensen.

Please correct me if any of you know different.

Nick · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2025, 08:37:02 am »

Yep I spotted some of those mods/repairs, still a neat piece though! Would love to see his 134 other engines…

RedRyder · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2025, 09:04:58 am »

We should invite him to join our forum.

Junkologist · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2025, 01:52:50 pm »

That is very interesting!

Steamburns · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2025, 08:05:49 pm »

This is interesting! I’d be figuring out a way to make the water pump to both boilers!

Jim · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2025, 04:54:27 pm »

I'd be happy with a #50 with one boiler

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