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Here is the firebox off the tank.  This self was inside and I think it isn't at all part of it.  Then it looks like the holes on either side were cut into the firebox too?

The top screw does seem special, it kind of tapers. Then photos of the other wood screws and the straps with screws.

I surely do know how to PM, I LOVE forums and friendly ones like this one seems to be to newbies.  I sent one to "Empire man 202" as I am working on an Empire for myself (payment for getting this one working for my brother).  I am not afraid of spending $$$, which is why I called up Jensen but that was before I found this place.  Needless to say, I been doing a lot of Google'ing in the last few days.

Before your posting I did find some posts by "St Paul Steam" and his YouTubes.  I watched a number of them - I wished in his restore videos he had more of the "tear down" process.  As I mention in my Empire post, I simply don't know what I am missing or what used to be there.  Until two days ago, I never seen Engines like these!

Do you think I should PM "St Paul Steam" or wait until he sees my post?  I been really excited finding this forum and fear I might be posting too much.  Heck, I even sent a $25.00 donation to "RedRyder".  Can't be a freeloader on a super-duper Ad-Free Site!

Thank you for your thoughts/advice!

Holy cow, I am super excited to have your advice / help / anything really.  From your postings and your YouTube channel you seem to be the gold standard on Jensen Stream Engines.


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I just visited your channel, it looks like your 1949 Jensen 10 Leaks Fixed & Polished Up is kind of like mine, with the rivets on the tank.  Also, it seems like on the side of your firebox there aren't any rivets.  When I was talking to Jensen they were confused as why I didn't have rivets/screws on the side to keep the tray up.

So what is the big hole in the front for - it seems the cord some out from the back - I assume my #10 did too.  Then I guess there is some kind of insulation inside or some kind of fabric?

So what is the big hole in the front for - it seems the cord some out from the back - I assume my #10 did too.  Then I guess there is some kind of insulation inside or some kind of fabric?

The big hole in front is basically just for looks. Your cord comes out the back through the hole in the smoke box. Your engine should have a Belden style cloth covered cord.
If you watch eBay for a cheap model 35, you could get a nice firebox to use. The only thing different is you would have to use nuts with the small screws that hold the boiler straps. Boiler straps on the 35 are riveted and the holes are to big to tap for the screws.
I’ve taken some pictures for you to show how the firebox is assembled with the tray and the original asbestos insulation. New ceramic insulation can be obtained from Jensen.

Oh, so route the power cord through the obvious places/holes, place the heater on the self, push shelf into firebox and secure it.  Then the ceramic insulation goes below the shelf and walls of firebox.  Is that about right?

First, I didn't mean to offend you on my comment about your restoration video - that was just me "wishing out loud".  Apologizes if that comment rubbed you the wrong way!

Looks like I have one part sourced, the Smoke Stack!

Now hopefully someone has a firebox and bits I need for the glass tube.


Edit:
Oh, the generator just seems to have a dodgy bit of wood where the wire screws are.