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#Post#: 13270--------------------------------------------------
Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady Date: August 8, 2019, 11:41 pm
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This was a recent eBay buy...It came up overnight with a BIN of
$175 OBO with a No. 15 genset. "Estate sale, attic find,
untested"(read-doesnt work, I tried). I sent an offer of $140, a
bit high but the genset alone goes for almost that. Seller
accepted and a few days later here it is. The genset cleaned up
nice and works well.
Of course, the engine is a different story. Bad heater, rust,
missing Stevenson link spring, scale, missing a few bits, and
plating going out on the governor and screws.
I gave it a quick wipe, and ordered the parts required from
Jensen. While I wait, the question is what to do with the
firebox. It has the typical heat distressing of the (PINK)
paint, and really has gained a nice tone so I am hesitant to
repaint it. I do need to take care of the rust in the corners
and the nickel loss under the chimney. Do any forum members
suggest any other options?
For now, I wait for parts and inspiration.
Before:[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]
After a light cleaning-[attachimg=3][attachimg=4]
#Post#: 13277--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: St Paul Steam Date: August 9, 2019, 6:10 am
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Hi Benny
I know if I were to receive this (& I have bought many just like
this) I would be tempted to give it a full nuclear resto, I
would disassemble everything & bead blast the firebox & chimney
support (solder in 6/32 square nuts to the underside of the
boiler strap holes) & give them a nice coat of VHT burnt copper
paint, the rust has to be neutralized. if the boiler straps are
to bad, I replace them, if the boiler will clean up with "Maas"
polish, then you are ahead that much. if your happy with the
genny the way it is , that's fine, although I would probably
replace the 3" axle & put in a 4" axle, drill out the stanchions
& put ball bearings in it & make 2 sets of tiered pulleys for
either side. just my 2 cents Benny....good luck with your little
project & looking forward to the results.
#Post#: 13278--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: RedRyder Date: August 9, 2019, 6:23 am
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Nice buy! and a fun project!
#Post#: 13280--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: jkbixby Date: August 9, 2019, 6:50 am
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I think I would agree with Bruce - it would be a very nice
engine with a full restore especially if you go with the ball
bearings and pulleys. However, I do understand wanting to keep
it fairly original - I only have one copper colored firebox
Jensen which has been well used and shows it but since it
belonged to a good friend I don't want to destroy the patina
(and the memories).
#Post#: 13286--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: txlabman Date: August 9, 2019, 8:59 am
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Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Benny!
#Post#: 13300--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady Date: August 9, 2019, 7:40 pm
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[quote author=St Paul Steam link=topic=1371.msg13277#msg13277
date=1565349008]
Hi Benny
I know if I were to receive this (& I have bought many just like
this) I would be tempted to give it a full nuclear resto, I
would disassemble everything & bead blast the firebox & chimney
support (solder in 6/32 square nuts to the underside of the
boiler strap holes) & give them a nice coat of VHT burnt copper
paint, the rust has to be neutralized. if the boiler straps are
to bad, I replace them, if the boiler will clean up with "Maas"
polish, then you are ahead that much. if your happy with the
genny the way it is , that's fine, although I would probably
replace the 3" axle & put in a 4" axle, drill out the stanchions
& put ball bearings in it & make 2 sets of tiered pulleys for
either side. just my 2 cents Benny....good luck with your little
project & looking forward to the results.
[/quote]
Bruce, I like all the ideas you propose- this is an older
version of a current production engine, so it isn't like I'm
slapping paint on a rare or older variant. The boiler has some
scratching from the use of pliers to remove fittings(every
bleeding time from the looks of it!) and a few small spots that
might be the start of plating loss-Ballistol did not remove them
immediately-but they don't look that bad so fingers crossed. I
plan to attack the parts that have lost the plate (screws,
regulator, spring holder, chimney base) with new plating, and
polish what I can of the boiler. A respray of VHT, replacement
heater and it should be good.
The ideas for the genset are also tops, I will add those to the
project list...I'm not sure I can turn out the referenced
pulleys on my lathe(operator not equipment) so I might be asking
for advice when I get around to it.
Thanks for the pointers and advice!
#Post#: 13302--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady Date: August 9, 2019, 7:48 pm
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[quote author=RedRyder link=topic=1371.msg13278#msg13278
date=1565349808]
Nice buy! and a fun project!
[/quote]
Thanks, Gil. I was hoping I did OK price-wise. And the 25 is
such a strong engine and boiler combo, I felt I really couldn't
do bad with it and the genny.
#Post#: 13303--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady Date: August 9, 2019, 7:52 pm
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[quote author=jkbixby link=topic=1371.msg13280#msg13280
date=1565351438]
I think I would agree with Bruce - it would be a very nice
engine with a full restore especially if you go with the ball
bearings and pulleys. However, I do understand wanting to keep
it fairly original - I only have one copper colored firebox
Jensen which has been well used and shows it but since it
belonged to a good friend I don't want to destroy the patina
(and the memories).
[/quote]
I was curious as to the consensus of repainting these. It seems
some don't care for the pinkish paint, but this has just enough
color washed out and burned into make it a few shades lighter
and rather nice(almost the color of the old Bing brickwork). But
the rust in every nook and cranny are more concerning, so I
guess it gets a paint job.
#Post#: 13304--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: Dr.Rev.DelmarMacReady Date: August 9, 2019, 7:54 pm
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[quote author=txlabman link=topic=1371.msg13286#msg13286
date=1565359199]
Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Benny!
[/quote]
And I as well. It is starting to look like a full restoration,
from the sound of things. Which is fine by me! Finally a
restoration project I can just go to the manufacturer and buy
replacement parts!!!
#Post#: 22656--------------------------------------------------
Re: Jensen No 25 Stamped Base- in need of TLC
By: txlabman Date: March 11, 2020, 1:29 pm
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Any update on this restoration Benny?
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