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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: komet163b on November 27, 2024, 02:39:11 pm

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: RichSteamTx on December 02, 2024, 12:08:25 pm

HAHAHA, you notice that little bag on the fireplace mantel - nice job spotting & posting ;-)

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: Stoker on December 02, 2024, 12:04:43 pm

Ya know .... for some model steamers (and blacksmiths too), getting a sack of COAL for Christmas would be the very best present they could get!

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: RichSteamTx on December 02, 2024, 10:55:17 am

I wished the B-42 would fit on my display, which this year I have put out as a x-mas decoration!  At least the B-38 is out :-)

Hope you find a B-42 & B-38! 

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Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: komet163b on December 01, 2024, 12:35:44 pm

  Thanks to my steamer friends for the kind comments.

  I find running them, when they run as they should, to be restorative.
Empires are pretty reliable and being electric are a piece-of-cake to
run, as long as you do not run the water too low. 

  There are two Empire engines I desire and will be true keepers, namely
the B42 twin and the B38 hot air engine.  Runners, of course would be
nice but, at least for the B42, I can replace burned out heating elements.

Thanks again,
Wayne

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: RedRyder on December 01, 2024, 10:29:10 am

Nice combo and nice video!

Very well done...!!!

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: Fullraceflathead on December 01, 2024, 10:00:38 am

That's a great idea!!!

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: St Paul Steam on December 01, 2024, 04:40:21 am

nice combo Wayne, I was given a tip about using baby oil instead of water in the Empire pumps & it has worked great ever since, flows like water, looks like water, & actually lubricates instead of promoting rust in the pump. if you dont get all the baby oil out....no harm, it's a rust inhibiter.

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: Jim on November 30, 2024, 09:13:27 pm

Enjoyable video Wayne.

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: classixs on November 30, 2024, 07:43:29 pm

Sure is a neat combo you've bagged there Wayne...
Congratulations!

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: RichSteamTx on November 30, 2024, 10:16:18 am

I saw you video the other day, nice pairing and works well.  Congratulations!

Title: Re: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: Stoker on November 27, 2024, 03:36:39 pm

That certainly makes for a nice pairing.

Think I was watching that eBay B43 combo, but missed getting online in time to bid.

Glad it went to a good home!

Title: Empire B31 and B40 (B50) morning run-for-fun
Post by: komet163b on November 27, 2024, 02:39:11 pm

  Just received a B43 and the pump, a B40 (B50), from
ebay.  The engine needed a S/V gasket, but other than
that it was ready to go.

  As to testing the pump with the B31.  A little oil then
plugged in and a few minutes later it started up.  The pump
works pretty well.  I've had a windmill w/pump for a while
but I wanted the pump by itself for its small footprint.

https://youtu.be/ozqR7SHjCVs

Happy steaming,
Wayne