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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: Rambling Ed on September 07, 2024, 07:32:05 pm

Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Rambling Ed on September 14, 2024, 06:20:32 am: I found out today that the boiler works great, but is real dirty inside. The water and steam coming out are black. Any ideas on how to clean the inside of a boiler? It is so heavy, I think it is made of cast iron. Know where I can get a steam whistle to go atop of the boiler where it is broken?
I am also wonder why the 2 bigger diameter lines coming out of the steam chest goes up into the air. Shouldn't be pointed down so it can drain?
The hand water pump isn't working, so I have new check valves coming and hopefully that will fix that problem.
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: txlabman on September 11, 2024, 11:23:48 am: Looks like a great restoration project for sure!

I am looking forward to seeing it running soon.

Good luck.
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: 1stimestm on September 10, 2024, 04:18:34 pm: That is a really interesting engine.sounds like your the man to get it running. Enjoy & keep us posted!
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Stoker on September 10, 2024, 11:41:37 am: That's Awesome .... better than original, with no solder joint!
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Fullraceflathead on September 10, 2024, 10:01:00 am: It's nice to see it fell into the hands of somebody capable of machining the missing parts and the expertise in being able to restore it!!!
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: St Paul Steam on September 10, 2024, 05:15:46 am: You got right to it Ed, just whipped up a new cylinder :) NICE work!
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Rambling Ed on September 09, 2024, 08:25:28 pm: Thanks for the info Stoker and Gil, I did have fun. When I bought it I didn't even notice that it was a twin cylinder. Today I made a new cylinder and piston. While I was taking it apart I found lots of broken and un soldered pieces of pipe. The big boiler must weigh 5 pounds and is super solid.[attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3][attachimg=4]
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: RedRyder on September 08, 2024, 06:23:57 am: Looks like you had fun at the Dublin Engine Show!

I was there all day Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I didn't bring home any engines this time however I did get to catch up with a lot of friends.

Gil
Title: Re: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Stoker on September 07, 2024, 07:42:36 pm: What I can tell you is that it was originally set up to be a twin cylinder oscillator, but it is missing the outboard cylinder and rod.

Yes, that is a feedwater pump for adding water to the boiler under pressure.

It looks like it is probably home-made, or mostly so, but could well have had some possible kit origins too.

With a lot of work, you may have a rather interesting steam plant there, provided the boiler is actually sound.
Title: New to me old steam engine from the Dublin NH show
Post by: Rambling Ed on September 07, 2024, 07:32:05 pm: Hi folks
While wondering the Dublin gas engine show I saw and purchased this old steam engine. I don't see any markings on it, so I think it may be home made. The steel boiler tank is 5 inches dia. by 8 inches log. The steel flywheel is 4 inches dia. I think the long handle is a water pump, but not sure. It has an electric heating element. Does anybody know anything about this engine? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would like to get it into running shape again.