Empire b30 questions

• Empire b30 questions
  Posted by Belugawhaleman on 27 Mar, 2020 00:36
• My mostly very nice Empire b30 has one problem ; a pliers damaged chimney / safety valve ,filler assembly.
  I would like to make a replacement ,but a few questions first:
  What are the threads used?
  Was this made from brass tubing and the bottom soft-soldered on?
  Thanks, in advance, for any advice.
  
  Paul
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Junkologist on 27 Mar, 2020 20:21
• The threads are 1/8” pipe and I believe you are correct about the construction.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 27 Mar, 2020 21:17
• I had a chimney like that on my Empire B30 Paul , it was chewed up pretty bad by what I assume was a small vise grip , I had pretty good luck hammering it back into shape by using deep well sockets inserted inside the chimney while tapping the dents out and going to gradually larger sockets,  I finished up by inserting round stock in my lathe,sliding the chimney over it and forcing a roller bearing back & forth over the length, wasn't hard & didn't take that long & the results were worth the effort. 😉👍
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Belugawhaleman on 28 Mar, 2020 03:47
• Thanks for the replies
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Belugawhaleman on 29 Mar, 2020 11:48
• I just ordered some 3/4" seamless stainless steel tubing from McMaster-Carr and 3/4" 360 brass rod.
  I will make the base from brass then nickel plate it then I will press it into the tubing.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 29 Mar, 2020 11:52
• Quote from: Belugawhaleman on 29 Mar, 2020 11:48

  I just ordered some 3/4" seamless stainless steel tubing from McMaster-Carr and 3/4" 360 brass rod.
  I will make the base from brass then nickel plate it then I will press it into the tubing.
  

  
  Keep us updated, looking forward to seeing your work 
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 30 Mar, 2020 20:31
• Sounds like a sound solution Paul.  You always do good work.  Looking forward to your finished product.
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