Just bought an old steam engine...
Posted by Arch-Tone
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Just bought an old steam engine... December 01, 2018 11:41PM |
Just bought an old steam engine off eBay. Can anyone identify it? Here is the description and pictures:
NAVY STEAM ENGINE-- Seller told me it was used in a Navy steam powered boat in the boiler room (Ca. 1920's or earlier) area. It came out of a ship yard in the state of Washington. I don't believe I have ever seen another , and I don't know anyone else who has.-- Pretty powerful--Total of 5" across the (cylinder and steam chest area). The head looks to be is app. 3" across (piston area). The engine is app.- 18" "long (21.5" to the back of the hanger bracket) which is attached to the engine. - 14 1/2" wide -6" flywheel - 3" stroke. App. 40- 45# . I believe they might have moved it around for different uses. Has a pump type head . ***** It isn't painted up , because I don't clean or change the look or a original look of the antique engine. ** Great sound when running.*** Very smooth running.. I have taken it to a couple of engine shows . Neat , rarely seen display. Has a mounting bracket attached. It must have been hung somewhere to run or store when not in use , or when in use.(?) Could be use to power something. You definitely have a good size shaft to add a pulley to. Air pressure guessing 25-30 # (maybe less). I believe I only had like 30-32# pressure at the steam engine show. ***It sits on a walnut wood and oak base . I did not want to modify , or drill any holes in the engine to attach it to the wood base , so it just sits on the base for display and running. When running the weight of the engine keeps it in place. Probably try to use Fastenal. Great collectible engine. Last 2 pictures I made a new base and added the pictures.
NAVY STEAM ENGINE-- Seller told me it was used in a Navy steam powered boat in the boiler room (Ca. 1920's or earlier) area. It came out of a ship yard in the state of Washington. I don't believe I have ever seen another , and I don't know anyone else who has.-- Pretty powerful--Total of 5" across the (cylinder and steam chest area). The head looks to be is app. 3" across (piston area). The engine is app.- 18" "long (21.5" to the back of the hanger bracket) which is attached to the engine. - 14 1/2" wide -6" flywheel - 3" stroke. App. 40- 45# . I believe they might have moved it around for different uses. Has a pump type head . ***** It isn't painted up , because I don't clean or change the look or a original look of the antique engine. ** Great sound when running.*** Very smooth running.. I have taken it to a couple of engine shows . Neat , rarely seen display. Has a mounting bracket attached. It must have been hung somewhere to run or store when not in use , or when in use.(?) Could be use to power something. You definitely have a good size shaft to add a pulley to. Air pressure guessing 25-30 # (maybe less). I believe I only had like 30-32# pressure at the steam engine show. ***It sits on a walnut wood and oak base . I did not want to modify , or drill any holes in the engine to attach it to the wood base , so it just sits on the base for display and running. When running the weight of the engine keeps it in place. Probably try to use Fastenal. Great collectible engine. Last 2 pictures I made a new base and added the pictures.
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Re: Just bought an old steam engine... December 03, 2018 10:52AM |
Jeremy,
Here are some better quality images....if anyone has ANY info about this thing, it would be appreciated. I should receive it in about a week or so and plan on using it on the go kart:
Here are some better quality images....if anyone has ANY info about this thing, it would be appreciated. I should receive it in about a week or so and plan on using it on the go kart:
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