[Steam-engine] Boilers / Repairs

[Beth]

Hi Dan,

 I'm not familiar with people in your part of the country, but my short list
of resource people for those engines would be John or Scott Holp; Frank
Johnson; Graham Sellers; and John Schrock.

Good Luck & safe steaming!
Beth
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Donaldson" <ddonaldson at tampatank.com>
To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Boilers / Repairs


> Beth,
>
>     Thanks for the advice about getting more insight about boilers I am
> considering. Maybe there is someone on this mailing list that can give me
> some information on these boilers.
>
>     The first traction engine I am considering is an 26 hp Advance straw
> burner with a dry bottom Lefever lap seam boiler. I know that some of the
> outside wrapper must be replaced where the axle castings attach. The
current
> owner has had this engine fired recently to 100 psi. Are there any other
> areas of this type of boiler that may have inherent areas of concern?
>
>     The second traction engine is a 25 hp Gaar Scott with a wet bottom
> boiler. I have not seen this engine up close yet. I have only seen
pictures.
> Are there any areas of concern  with this type of boiler? Did Gaar Scott
> build there own boilers or did they have them built by other manufactures?
>
> Dan
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Beth" <24port at accesstoledo.com>
> To: "Steam-engine mailing list" <steam-engine at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 11:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Steam-engine] Boilers / Repairs
>
>
> >
> > Dan,
> >
> > You've received quite a bit of advice concerning your desire to purchase
> an
> > engine.  May I suggest that prior to getting excited over all of the
> boiler
> > readings that you research the type of engine you wish to purchase and
not
> > just the first one that comes along?
> >
> > Different manufacturers built their engines to different specs and each
> has
> > its weaknesses.  Some engines are known to have bad corners, others the
> > crown sheets and still others tend to have broken stay bolts.
> >
> > If you can find a knowledgable person with your desired engine style,
the
> > benefits will be yours.
> >
> > No matter which engine you purchase, have the funds available to
properly
> > upgrade the boiler and engine.  If you are fortunate enough to find a
> > "perfect" engine, fabulous!  If not, make the time to restore it right
> with
> > the knowledge that you and your family are on the footplate.
> >
> > Good Luck!
> > Beth
> >
> >
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