Hi folks
I hope I'm not boring you with these "resto" video's
here is a Jensen #5 I received 2 days ago, it was in very neglected condition but had "good bones" I spent some time with it to turn it around.
as received
after a bit of care
here we have a Jensen #5 , that I received lately from E-bay , it came to me in neglected condition but had "good bones" and we brought it back to its former glory and then some, I riveted the boiler with the correct size escutcheon nickel plated brass pins set to Jensen Mfg. factory spacing ( I spent several hrs making a special collar clamping jig for this process) this makes it possible to get the correct spacing each & every time. the firebox ,chimney support have been bead blasted & repainted appliance paint black. the cast base has also been bead blasted & repainted period correct Jensen blue & I added 2 functional oil cups. the sight glass has been rebuilt & the Safety valve has been made to be adjustable on the psi. the heater was/is in excellent condition. the cylinder on this model did not have any cracks (which is a rarity) it runs like new again.