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Today arrives the 7th Jensen model #50 power plant steam engine that I've had the honor to track down. I aquired this one and it arrived in better condition than I expected.

It is very dirty and will need some professional strength cleaning and polish to make her shine again.

Two immediate observations I made. 1) it has some sort of custom cylinder head oiler. 2)it has a drip tube under the piston. That I know was made by Jensen because it's the third one I've seen to have one.

The oiler on the other hand I've never seen.
Should I leave it or scrape it putting this Beauty back to original condition.

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Jack.
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Jack Boyles III
High Point, NC

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The lubricator tank and pump were never added by Jensen.

Clearly done by a previous owner who wanted to add an enhancement.

Crosshead guide drip tube, as you suggested.... very likely original.

Congrats, Jack!   You sure do track 'em down!

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The line shaft running the mechanical lubricator is made in Germany by Doll & Cie.

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Thanks for the information Maxwell.
Jack Boyles III
High Point, NC