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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #30 on: August 12, 2024, 12:39:33 pm »
Cracking good job!  Tom Senior is smiling.

What about the other one off to the side in the photos?

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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #31 on: August 12, 2024, 09:06:24 pm »
Hi Wayne, Off to the right is an all original 1930s Jensen #50.
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #32 on: August 12, 2024, 09:07:36 pm »
Here is a short video with before and after photos and air test.

Enjoy!

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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #33 on: August 12, 2024, 09:10:07 pm »
Quote from: krypto31337 on August 11, 2024, 07:37:19 pm
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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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #34 on: August 12, 2024, 09:10:41 pm »
Quote from: Junkologist on August 11, 2024, 08:51:59 pm
Superb craftsmanship, Gil! It’s looking fantastic!
Thanks Mike!

Long time in the making and well worth the effort.
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #35 on: August 12, 2024, 09:12:01 pm »
Quote from: Fullraceflathead on August 12, 2024, 06:35:57 am
That really turned out amazing excellent craftsmanship!!!
Thank you!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #36 on: August 12, 2024, 09:12:52 pm »
Quote from: classixs on August 12, 2024, 10:36:38 am
Amazing transformation, well done Gil!
Thanks, Jan!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #37 on: August 12, 2024, 09:13:53 pm »
Quote from: 1stimestm on August 12, 2024, 08:59:34 am
It looks GREAT!! What a beautiful 50!
Thanks and welcome aboard!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #38 on: August 12, 2024, 09:14:24 pm »
Quote from: Steamburns on August 12, 2024, 08:56:00 am
This is remarkable, Gil!!!!!!


Worthy of the Smithsonian museum!
Thanks, Travis!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #39 on: August 13, 2024, 01:39:28 am »
WOW Gil, now that's an 'Atomic Resto' to quote Rog!!!
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« Reply #40 on: August 13, 2024, 06:26:31 am »
Thanks, Jim!

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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #41 on: August 13, 2024, 08:47:16 am »
Rough & Nasty it may have been ...... but Smooth & Svelte is clearly it's destiny now!!!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #42 on: August 13, 2024, 08:50:39 am »
Quote from: Stoker on August 13, 2024, 08:47:16 am
Rough & Nasty it may have been ...... but Smooth & Svelte is clearly it's destiny now!!!
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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #43 on: August 13, 2024, 09:33:52 am »
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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Re: Rough & Nasty Jensen #50 Parts Project Getting Some Attention --- NEARLY FINISHED..!!
« Reply #44 on: August 31, 2024, 11:41:00 am »
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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