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Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« on: March 13, 2020, 10:50:34 pm »
I like to use the o-ring cord for belts when I can. It's pretty hard to get the steady turning of the pulleys with spring bands. These two pumps were restored and kept by Indiana Rog and Rockman 202. I don't run them often but when I do they pump all day. Lots of careful drying and lube after they run keeps them fresh to live another 80 years I hope!


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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2020, 06:49:33 am »
Nice video Tim, some of my favorite steam toys , as an aside , I use baby pure mineral oil in my empire water pumps , solves a lot of issues, lubricates while running, no rust issues, a bit thicker consistency & looks nice while flowing. its also cheap.
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2020, 08:20:45 am »
Yes that’s a good idea. Is it hard to clean out? I’ll try it next time I run them, thx.
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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2020, 09:53:38 am »
Some more of the finest pieces out there  8)

Like Bruce, I also use mineral oil... give it a try, works great  ;)
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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2020, 01:56:20 pm »
Quote from: Steamandoil (Tim) on March 14, 2020, 08:20:45 am
Yes that’s a good idea. Is it hard to clean out? I’ll try it next time I run them, thx.
No , Tim its not hard to clean out , the density is close to that of water..& if you don't get it 100% out...doesn't matter, it's a very light oil 😉👍
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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2020, 12:10:16 pm »
Somehow I missed this one Tim.

A wonderful video.

Thanks!!!
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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2020, 01:23:45 pm »
What a nice show, thanks Tim !

One of my favourite engines, running two of my favourite accessories...what´s not to love about that  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2020, 08:59:17 am »
I love water moving accessories, and these are great.  Really clean too.

Interesting idea on the mineral oil Bruce.  Hadnt thought of that.
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2020, 06:53:02 am »
Tim, when I had Empire pumps/windmill...I dried them with a hairdryer when finished with a run...took maybe 5 minutes and the bases got hot enough to dry off the water.  Yours sure look good!!

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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2020, 07:42:55 am »
Quote from: IndianaRog on June 13, 2020, 06:53:02 am
Tim, when I had Empire pumps/windmill...I dried them with a hairdryer when finished with a run...took maybe 5 minutes and the bases got hot enough to dry off the water.  Yours sure look good!!

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I never thought of using a hair dryer Rog. 

Great tip!
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Re: Empire water pumps and Jensen #55 on steam.
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2020, 07:59:25 am »
Quote from: txlabman on June 15, 2020, 07:42:55 am
Quote from: IndianaRog on June 13, 2020, 06:53:02 am
Tim, when I had Empire pumps/windmill...I dried them with a hairdryer when finished with a run...took maybe 5 minutes and the bases got hot enough to dry off the water.  Yours sure look good!!

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I never thought of using a hair dryer Rog. 

Great tip!

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