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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Restorations => Topic started by: DJoksch on June 13, 2021, 11:17:32 am

Title: Re: Steam engine shaped object
Post by: txlabman on August 10, 2021, 11:42:54 am: A fantastic outcome!

Thank you for a great build thread.

The boiler looks great.
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Post by: Dampfopa on July 30, 2021, 04:04:06 pm: All the work has paid off. A super runner. Thanks for the great report and video.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 30, 2021, 02:27:43 pm: First run on steam.

https://youtu.be/P6cSrsbLVzw
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Post by: classixs on July 30, 2021, 03:02:00 am: Impressive transformation, well done!!!
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Post by: Dampfopa on July 30, 2021, 02:04:16 am: Whow!!!👍

Looks great. Can't wait to see the machine under steam.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 29, 2021, 10:57:14 pm: Just finished the supply line to the boiler and will test the engine under steam in the morning.
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Post by: txlabman on July 25, 2021, 01:01:04 pm: Fantastic progress!

I can’t wait to see it running. 🤠
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Post by: Dampfopa on July 25, 2021, 02:48:55 am: I'm excited and looking forward to seeing it all together in operation.😀
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Post by: DJoksch on July 24, 2021, 04:45:36 pm: Back together and running. I have a displacement lubricator to install on the Clarkson vertical and am off to make steam lines to connect to the boiler project.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 24, 2021, 07:50:51 am: Finished detailing the cylinder. Should have it back together today.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 23, 2021, 03:11:26 pm: I’m using an old clock stacking tool to make holes in the bands (not the good one). The little screws should arrive today so I can finish the engine. The next issue is deciding on a common interface to the boiler.
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Post by: Paula on July 19, 2021, 06:13:22 am: Congratulations! That is an amazing transformation!

Paula
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Post by: Dampfopa on July 18, 2021, 03:52:55 pm: I am convinced that you will get the problems under control.
Title: Re: Steam engine shaped object
Post by: DJoksch on July 18, 2021, 03:21:49 pm: I made a new slide valve to replace the original. I’m chasing down the clunk. The main bearings are poured and worn and the crank disk has some run out.

https://youtu.be/uX1lSkswiGg
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Post by: DJoksch on July 15, 2021, 01:00:54 pm: Replaced the valve rod. The slide valve link and valve are next.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 11, 2021, 06:18:31 pm: This is just a low pressure test to make sure I got the valve train figured out. I’m pretty sure it was not assembled correctly when I got it. A little precision cardboard and supper glue worked nicely to extend the valve connecting rod. The original aluminum parts are really loose and rattling and will be replaced before I tear it down for final assembly and cosmetic work.

https://youtu.be/f9YBZMaxQig
Title: Re: Steam engine shaped object
Post by: DJoksch on July 10, 2021, 09:36:59 am: Made a new longer connecting rod with a removable end cap. I’m mocking up the original valve train to see how it works. It is actually timed as it sits. I will try to keep the original design where practical. Fun project.
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Post by: txlabman on July 06, 2021, 01:03:37 pm: Looking very good!

Talk about turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse. 🤠
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Post by: Dampfopa on July 06, 2021, 12:07:32 pm: Congratulations on a great job. Looks good.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 05, 2021, 06:41:32 pm: Steam chest is ready to go.
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Post by: DJoksch on July 05, 2021, 11:58:04 am: I am laying out how the engine will look. The original flywheel was clearly something the original builder had under the workbench. For artistic reasons I decided to use this flywheel from under my own workbench. The steam chest will have some artistic additions as marked.
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Post by: DJoksch on June 29, 2021, 10:47:01 am: I built a frame to replace the broken board. The cylinder slide and timing mechanism will be interesting to redo. I’m starting from the cylinder and working backwards to the flywheel so I can reuse as much as I can.
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Post by: Dampfopa on June 28, 2021, 11:46:29 am: A challenge in any case. I'm looking forward to seeing the result.
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Post by: classixs on June 28, 2021, 02:11:17 am: That poor thing sure is in dire need of some TLC...

Looking forward to see how it turns out, once you get it all cleaned up :)
Title: Re: Steam engine shaped object
Post by: DJoksch on June 27, 2021, 06:28:21 pm: Being a birthday gift, I feel an obligation to make it run. This was some great grandfather’s garage project supposedly from the 1940’s and later (fixed) by grandkids. Although it would be easier to make an engine from scratch, I started with the head and slide valve. It has a 1-1/2” cylinder with a 1-1/2” stroke.
Title: Steam engine shaped object
Post by: DJoksch on June 13, 2021, 11:17:32 am: This was my birthday present this year. It proves the theory that anything can be fixed with a pound of JB Weld and a putty knife.