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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => Wanted => Topic started by: Bart1353 on January 12, 2021, 08:23:33 pm
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There were 3 people with the last name on Facebook, I messaged all of them and the nephew replied. The original owner remembers it and is in his 70’s now. I will have to make a video and send to him...
The nephew said they were business partners for awhile and the guy engraved everything he owned and his handwriting looked the same :D
A wonderful story Nick.
Well done.
👏👏👏👏👏
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What a great story! You will have closed the loop and made someone very happy with a fond memory! St. Paul Steam has done the same in working on my old 45! There is something quite satisfying in taking something old and in rough shape and returning it to original condition. Perhaps we hint at the possibilities of our own reclamation! It is an opportunity to appreciate fine workmanship! What's better looking than a polished up steam engine? Bart1353
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There were 3 people with the last name on Facebook, I messaged all of them and the nephew replied. The original owner remembers it and is in his 70’s now. I will have to make a video and send to him...
The nephew said they were business partners for awhile and the guy engraved everything he owned and his handwriting looked the same :D
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Another Jensen 45 from Santa Claus! It may not be as hard to find the original owner as you may think. With the internet you might get close! In my case also, a Christmas tradition that perhaps we too can pass on to other generations. Mine was 12/24/58. The tools available to St. Paul Steam, and his experience in re-creating a nice running old steamer are beyond compare. I still haven't figured out how he got the deformations out. Bart1353
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Check this out @Bart1353 , mine was a Christmas gift in 1961, wonder if I can find the original owner...
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Interested folks following this line can see the progress on this engine on St. Paul Steam's "Bart 1315 Jensen #45 Restoration Project" found under Technical Tips Builds and Helps. Wow! what a metamorphosis! Bart1353
Bruce does great work!
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/bart1315-jensen-45-restoration-project/?topicseen
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Interested folks following this line can see the progress on this engine on St. Paul Steam's "Bart 1315 Jensen #45 Restoration Project" found under Technical Tips Builds and Helps. Wow! what a metamorphosis! Bart1353
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Great! Looking forward to further correspondence. If anyone is considering getting an older engine from earlier days running again, I hope this old Jensen 45 can spur interest and open up possibilities! Bart1353
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Is there a possibility that I could send it to you for a through assessment, and possibly even consideration for a return to operation. I would not have to have a one hundred percent perfect restoration. I would rely very much on your observations and experience. I just checked the boiler with a magnet. It is BRASS! No adhesion to the upper section. One thing I would want to pass on to you is that I am only interested in the best we could do for this particular engine. Your experience, judgement, and technical skills and access to the proper tools lead me to believe that this would be my best option. I would certainly pay the freight to get it to you for a look see. Bart 1353
To keep those interested up to date , I have sent you a private msg (hopefully you know how to access it , if not let us know on this thread) I am working on getting you your cylinder assembly & have some promising leads.
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Is there a possibility that I could send it to you for a through assessment, and possibly even consideration for a return to operation. I would not have to have a one hundred percent perfect restoration. I would rely very much on your observations and experience. I just checked the boiler with a magnet. It is BRASS! No adhesion to the upper section. One thing I would want to pass on to you is that I am only interested in the best we could do for this particular engine. Your experience, judgement, and technical skills and access to the proper tools lead me to believe that this would be my best option. I would certainly pay the freight to get it to you for a look see. Bart 1353
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Bart. While @ lunch I had a better look at your pictures & realized that the top sight block is pushed in on the boiler , this is a big issue for a perfect restoration & I couldn't get that out 100%.
I am going to contact a few Jensen collectors to try & find the cylinder assembly for you.
Sometimes a ratty steel boiler parts engine comes up for sale on Ebay every now & then.
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I was overwhelmed by your skills and resources in the repair of your model 45. I believe I may be looking for more than just a steam cylinder and mounting screw for my engine. I need perhaps some professional commentary, and perhaps a professional restoration. I am sending a photograph for your perusal. Would appreciate some advice. I gave up on the original color some time back, as I did not feel I could replicate the Jensen "Galvanized" turquoise color. Perhaps I should have it professionally restored? Bart1353
It's hard to tell if the boilers made of brass , a simple test of a magnet would tell...sticks , its steel. no stick its brass. I wouldn't bother Restoring a steel boiler imho.
I would be willing to check it out if you want me to possibly restore it.
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Another picture. Bart1353
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I was overwhelmed by your skills and resources in the repair of your model 45. I believe I may be looking for more than just a steam cylinder and mounting screw for my engine. I need perhaps some professional commentary, and perhaps a professional restoration. I am sending a photograph for your perusal. Would appreciate some advice. I gave up on the original color some time back, as I did not feel I could replicate the Jensen "Galvanized" turquoise color. Perhaps I should have it professionally restored? Bart1353
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Bart ,here is a restoration thread I started In August of last year, it may help you.
https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/jensen-45-live-steam-engine-restored-with-replacement-modern-heater-build-thread/msg28725/#msg28725
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I've had a few #45's pass through the shop here, I believe the piston OD is 7/16" on these , kind of an odd size for A Jensen oscillating engine , I'll look in my parts bin, I know I have 1/2" oscillator parts.
That would be so helpful. I am working on getting a photograph. Wouldn't it be great if I can find one somewhere. Hope more folks are following our dialog. I am most grateful for you interest, help, and hope!. Bart1353
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I've had a few #45's pass through the shop here, I believe the piston OD is 7/16" on these , kind of an odd size for A Jensen oscillating engine , I'll look in my parts bin, I know I have 1/2" oscillator parts.
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Hi Bart, Is yours missing? wore out? We have some very talented people here that may be able to make a part if one cannot be found...
Hi Nick I am new at this. I have to figure out how to get a hold of you. There is a video of a model 45 running on Google under Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam engine. The cylinder is missing on mine. It has a closed end, and the spring loaded mounting screw is missing too. Did I read correctly that one might be fabricated? Perhaps Jensen could supply me with the specifics. I got a few parts from them, bit as you can imagine, they haven't built one for a long time. Bart1353
If one doesn’t turn up, I have a couple of 45’s and would be happy to help with dimensions/pictures if you can find someone to help you make one
Nick. I have no idea of the measurements and the location of the supply and exhaust steam ports on the cylinder, as I also do not know the diameter of the piston, the stroke of the connecting rod and anything else pertinent to the manufacture of a replacement cylinder. I would probably need all that to have one made. And the mounting screw and spring. A person who could actually manufacture a steam cylinder this size would be a master craftsman and a magician all at once. Wow, to have such capabilities and experience are beyond my imagination. I would need some numbers to pass on to a machinist if I could find one, Bart 1353
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A picture of what you have would be helpful.
I believe I sent another post in lieu of answering here. Sorry, still learning.
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Hi Bart, Is yours missing? wore out? We have some very talented people here that may be able to make a part if one cannot be found...
Hi Nick I am new at this. I have to figure out how to get a hold of you. There is a video of a model 45 running on Google under Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam engine. The cylinder is missing on mine. It has a closed end, and the spring loaded mounting screw is missing too. Did I read correctly that one might be fabricated? Perhaps Jensen could supply me with the specifics. I got a few parts from them, bit as you can imagine, they haven't built one for a long time. Bart1353
If one doesn’t turn up, I have a couple of 45’s and would be happy to help with dimensions/pictures if you can find someone to help you make one
Hi Nick, Still learning how to work this site. I would appreciate your measurement of your Model 45 steam cylinder and rod assembly with the appropriate diameter and stroke. Then, perhaps I vcan have one fabricated. Do you know of anyone who can do this? You have been the first person I have found that even has a model 45. It gives me some hope! What is there about old steam engines that makes us want them to be in operating order? Thanks for your responses. Bart 1353
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Hi Bruce. I will look and see how to send a picture. It may be awhile as I figure out how to do it. There is a video of an operating Model 45 vertical Steam Engine available under Google when loading Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam Engine that shows it running. Again I am short the steam cylinder, connecting rod and the spring loaded mounting screw. Perhaps someone can give me some measurements from an existing cylinder mechanism and I can have one fabricated. Do you know of anyone who can do work like this? Thanks for your interest. I would love to get this old engine running again. I got it when I was in second or third grade. My Uncle was an electrical engineer and supervised me in its operation. As with many kids, it ran erector set mechanical creations. Bart1353 What is there about restoring old things?
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A picture of what you have would be helpful.
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Hi Bart, Is yours missing? wore out? We have some very talented people here that may be able to make a part if one cannot be found...
Hi Nick I am new at this. I have to figure out how to get a hold of you. There is a video of a model 45 running on Google under Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam engine. The cylinder is missing on mine. It has a closed end, and the spring loaded mounting screw is missing too. Did I read correctly that one might be fabricated? Perhaps Jensen could supply me with the specifics. I got a few parts from them, bit as you can imagine, they haven't built one for a long time. Bart1353
If one doesn’t turn up, I have a couple of 45’s and would be happy to help with dimensions/pictures if you can find someone to help you make one
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Thanks Bruce for answering. Another responder says there may be a possibility of manufacturing one. You are right, the cylinder rod is longer than many. It also has a closed end. I am missing the spring loaded mounting screw also. I continue to search on line and in antique shops hoping I can get lucky. I do not know anyone who can make one, but another responder says he knows some talented people. I hope they get back to me. It gives me some hope. The Model 45 has been out of production for a long time. Bart 1353.
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Hi Bart, Is yours missing? wore out? We have some very talented people here that may be able to make a part if one cannot be found...
Hi Nick I am new at this. I have to figure out how to get a hold of you. There is a video of a model 45 running on Google under Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam engine. The cylinder is missing on mine. It has a closed end, and the spring loaded mounting screw is missing too. Did I read correctly that one might be fabricated? Perhaps Jensen could supply me with the specifics. I got a few parts from them, bit as you can imagine, they haven't built one for a long time. Bart1353
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Hi Bart, Is yours missing? wore out? We have some very talented people here that may be able to make a part if one cannot be found...
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Hi Bart1353
Greetings and warm welcome from St. Paul In.
The Jensen #45 piston assembly differs from the other oscillators in the way of a much longer piston connecting rod , maybe someone here can help you out with that part. I have a little experience with the rest if you need help.
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Hi All. I need a retired Jensen Model 45 Vertical Steam Engine for parts or restoration, or at least the oscillating steam cylinder to fit one. I'm trying to bring my 1958 childhood Jensen Model 45 Vertical to life one more time to pass to my family in working order and display. I hope some one can check the parts bin and come up with a miracle. Please help if you know of one Thanks.