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       #Post#: 34852--------------------------------------------------
       Weeden #3 first run after refurbish
       By: komet163b Date: February 4, 2021, 3:55 pm
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       Good afternoon from Brooklyn...Really good!
       I purchased a Weeden #3 from a seller on Ebay, a dirty
       non-runner.
       The engine casting and S/V casting were loose and unsealed to
       the boiler.
       An o-ring worked for the S/V and a custom flat washer was cut
       for the
       engine casting.  JB RTV sealant was used as a sealant for both
       items.
       I gave it 24hrs to cure.
       In addition, the inlet steam-port in the engine casting was
       blocked and
       needed to be cleaned out.  I used a tiny drill and expected
       mineral dreck
       to come out, but some casting metal bits came out and then there
       was a hole.
       I think it may never have run properly.
       Finally, I polished the boiler as it really needed it.  The
       engine castings,
       painted/coated with stove blacking were pretty darn clean and
       unscratched.
       The S/V was also in nice shape, and amazingly, has the little
       lead stopper
       that sits in the S/V fitting.  The original weight is missing,
       darn.
       The chimney and whistle parts are missing, but I'll come up
       with originals
       or apropos replacements.
       The base has a bit of the original paint and is not rusted, so
       it stays as-is.
       The firebox had a 1" square bit of surface rust and was
       generally nasty, so I
       vigorously rubbed it smooth and relatively clean.  Since it was
       still pretty
       black, it stays that way.
       Finally, I loaded it with water, set it over one of my
       home-made alcohol burners,
       listened to it steam up, and away it went.  Pretty good runner.
       On you tube now
       but it will be replaced with one of my highly-produced 'What we
       have here' videos.
       Very happy results, and the proof is on video!
 (HTM) https://youtu.be/XBCmGk8T7Ws
       Happy steamer,
       Wayne
       
       #Post#: 34855--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Weeden #3 first run after refurbish
       By: St Paul Steam Date: February 4, 2021, 4:47 pm
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       Very nice Wayne,  you certainly have that looking and running
       well.
       #Post#: 34901--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Weeden #3 first run after refurbish
       By: txlabman Date: February 5, 2021, 6:35 am
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       Nice job Wayne.
       These early Weeden Engines are devils to get running again.
       #Post#: 34919--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Weeden #3 first run after refurbish
       By: komet163b Date: February 5, 2021, 10:46 am
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       Thanks for the compliments.  The engine almost started by
       itself.
       The flywheel moved a bit, I pushed a bit, and there it was,
       purring
       along.  Now for a chimney and whistle-cap.
       Keep on steamin',
       Wayne
       
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