Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- Nearly Finished & LIVE STEAM TEST..!!

• #30 Reply
  Posted by komet163b on 12 Aug, 2024 12:39
• Cracking good job!  Tom Senior is smiling.
  
  What about the other one off to the side in the photos?
  
  Wayne
  
  
   
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• #31 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:06
• Hi Wayne, Off to the right is an all original 1930s Jensen #50.
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• #32 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:07
• Here is a short video with before and after photos and air test.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Gil
  
  
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzMdP4nlziM
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• #33 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:10
• Quote from: krypto31337 on 11 Aug, 2024 19:37

  Wow, it looks like a completely different engine!  Spectacular upgrade, can't wait to see it running for probably the first time in decades.
  

  Thanks Doug!
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• #34 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:10
• Quote from: Junkologist on 11 Aug, 2024 20:51

  Superb craftsmanship, Gil! It’s looking fantastic!
  

  Thanks Mike!
  
  Long time in the making and well worth the effort.
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• #35 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:12
• Quote from: Fullraceflathead on 12 Aug, 2024 06:35

  That really turned out amazing excellent craftsmanship!!!
  

  Thank you!
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• #36 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:12
• Quote from: classixs on 12 Aug, 2024 10:36

  Amazing transformation, well done Gil!
  

  Thanks, Jan!
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• #37 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:13
• Quote from: 1stimestm on 12 Aug, 2024 08:59

  It looks GREAT!! What a beautiful 50!
  

  Thanks and welcome aboard!
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• #38 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 12 Aug, 2024 21:14
• Quote from: Steamburns on 12 Aug, 2024 08:56

  This is remarkable, Gil!!!!!!
  
  
  Worthy of the Smithsonian museum!
  

  Thanks, Travis!
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• #39 Reply
  Posted by Jim on 13 Aug, 2024 01:39
• WOW Gil, now that's an 'Atomic Resto' to quote Rog!!!
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• #40 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 13 Aug, 2024 06:26
• Thanks, Jim!
  
  Gil
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• #41 Reply
  Posted by Stoker on 13 Aug, 2024 08:47
• Rough & Nasty it may have been ...... but Smooth & Svelte is clearly it's destiny now!!!
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• #42 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 13 Aug, 2024 08:50
• Quote from: Stoker on 13 Aug, 2024 08:47

  Rough & Nasty it may have been ...... but Smooth & Svelte is clearly it's destiny now!!!
  

  You got that right!
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• #43 Reply
  Posted by Steamburns on 13 Aug, 2024 09:33
• Gil,
  
  This could be a display piece in a museum; but hard to part with, with such beauty.
  
  You did a fantastic job.  Jaw is on the floor.
  
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• #44 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 31 Aug, 2024 11:41
• Update...
  
  Here are 2 photos of the Stuart fittings original to this boiler. I fitted the glass tube and tested with air pressure and water. No leaks!
   
  The new pump wasn't holding water in the boiler so I opened it to access the check balls and gave them a tap to better seat them. Also added a spring to keep the exit check ball more firmly seated. I will need to inspect the spring after a few runs. I think it is steel and will deteriorate quickly. )OK for testing but wants to be brass)
  
  
  I have also pressed in a new crosshead pin as the original was well worn.
  
  Gil
  
  
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