Clarkson Reversing Vertical Marine Steam Engine - Clean-Up - Tune-Up - Air Test

• Clarkson Reversing Vertical Marine Steam Engine - Clean-Up - Tune-Up - Air Test
  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 20:15
• We will start out with a few pictures of it in as received condition which was overall very good.
  
  To begin with it is a spectacular build and I wish I knew who built it.
  
  Then you will see it cleaned up and polished a bit 
  
  and finally... Cleaned and tuned... There will be a video demonstration on air.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Gil
  
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Quickj on 23 May, 2021 20:34
• Looks like a very good quality build, and it already looks pretty clean, so I'll be waiting to see how much better it can look after you work your magic. 
  
  
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 20:45
• Here some pictures of it cleaned up and polished but not yet finished.
  
  Final finishing will have to wait.
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Gil
  
  
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 23 May, 2021 20:57
• The Brass sure does shine Gil , nice work on that one.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 21:01
• Here are some more pictures.
  
  You can see where I have added a brass steam line.
  
  Enjoy,
  
  Gil
  
  
  
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 21:02
• Quote from: Quickj on 23 May, 2021 20:34

  Looks like a very good quality build, and it already looks pretty clean, so I'll be waiting to see how much better it can look after you work your magic.
  

  Thanks, Jim!
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 21:03
• Quote from: St Paul Steam on 23 May, 2021 20:57

  The Brass sure does shine Gil , nice work on that one.
  

  Thanks, Bruce!
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Stoker on 23 May, 2021 21:41
• Now looks like it fully belongs in the amazing room, as it too is an amazing engine!
  
  
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  Posted by RedRyder on 23 May, 2021 21:58
• Thanks, Daniel..!
  
  and....
  
  As promised.... The video
  
  Enjoy!
  
  Gil
  
  
  https://youtu.be/zueGtMsTLpk
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Tony Bird on 24 May, 2021 04:13
• Hi Gil,
  
  A well made engine and you did a wonderful job cleaning it it up.  This might interest you if you have not seen one its the compound version of your engine.
  
  Many years ago I started to make this engine and then stopped something to do with getting married, buying a house, starting a business children the usual story.  After about ten years it was resurrected from store with the intension of finishing it, it was a bit rusty but before I started on it someone offered what I thought was a lot of money and as I wasn't exactly flush at that time I sold it. The engine on top of it is a Blackgates 'V' twin oscillator which I still have.
  
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  Take Care,
  
  Tony.
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  Posted by Dampfopa on 24 May, 2021 04:44
• Hello Gil,
  
  A feast for the eyes. I can imagine when you stand in front of the machine, you do not know where to look first. A very neat job.
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 24 May, 2021 06:58
• Quote from: Tony Bird on 24 May, 2021 04:13

  Hi Gil,
  
  A well made engine and you did a wonderful job cleaning it it up.  This might interest you if you have not seen one its the compound version of your engine.
  
  Many years ago I started to make this engine and then stopped something to do with getting married, buying a house, starting a business children the usual story.  After about ten years it was resurrected from store with the intension of finishing it, it was a bit rusty but before I started on it someone offered what I thought was a lot of money and as I wasn't exactly flush at that time I sold it. The engine on top of it is a Blackgates 'V' twin oscillator which I still have.
  
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  Take Care,
  
  Tony.
  

  
  Hi Tony, Thanks for the picture of the compound Clarkson. I have a nice Simple Twin version and I have seen a couple pictures of a compound which I likely would have bought if it were priced better. Now I have no idea where it went.
  
  Gil
  
  This one:
  
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 24 May, 2021 10:12
• Quote from: Dampfopa on 24 May, 2021 04:44

  Hello Gil,
  
  A feast for the eyes. I can imagine when you stand in front of the machine, you do not know where to look first. A very neat job.
  

  Thank you, Jürgen!
  
  When looking, I try to take in the whole machine. After that, my eye goes right to the things I have not yet attended to. I don't let it bother me too much because I know I can get it done as time allows.
  
  Gil
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Maxwell on 24 May, 2021 10:53
• Gil, I am glad you ended up with this beauty; It’s very well made. It sold for half its value too, congratulations
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by RedRyder on 24 May, 2021 19:05
• Quote from: Maxwell on 24 May, 2021 10:53

  Gil, I am glad you ended up with this beauty; It’s very well made. It sold for half its value too, congratulations
  

  Thank you. I sold one similar a few years ago for 3500.
  
  Needless to say I am quite pleased with this one.
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