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#Post#: 49206--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: Paula Date: February 12, 2022, 9:06 am
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[quote author=IndianaRog link=topic=5338.msg49179#msg49179
date=1644584350]
Paula, fellow Indiana steamer here. Love your work on that
engine...could not be more professionally done. I once had the
full range of Empires, but have since sold them on. I know how
Empires end up on the eBay marketplace...folks pilfer the
heaters!
cheers,
Roger (in Martinsville)
[/quote]
Thank you, Roger! I think what you say about the Empire heaters
and eBay is true, at least to some extent. I'm not so sure about
the B31 I purchased without a heater. The heater had been
removed at some point, but it appears as though it met with a
violent end, and the owner may have just removed it prior to
seeking a replacement. By the way, I have visited your Temple Of
Steam website, and really enjoyed it. You did a wonderful job!
Thanks to all of you for your nice comments. I was fortunate to
find this engine in as good a condition as it was. Basically,
all I did was make some minor repairs, polish it up, and gave it
a new paint job. But it's nice to have one's work validated by
those who appreciate it!
Paula
#Post#: 49261--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 9:57 am
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Paula:
Could you also use the pipe for the pressure gauge to run the
engine on air?
#Post#: 49267--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: Paula Date: February 16, 2022, 12:49 pm
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[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5338.msg49261#msg49261
date=1645027028]
Paula:
Could you also use the pipe for the pressure gauge to run the
engine on air?
[/quote]
Charlie,
Yes, I don't see why not, as long as you have a hose that fits.
Paula
#Post#: 49272--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 2:29 pm
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One last question:
Do you know the thread of the bolt that in in the whistle on the
back side?
#Post#: 49273--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: Paula Date: February 16, 2022, 2:54 pm
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[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5338.msg49272#msg49272
date=1645043359]
One last question:
Do you know the thread of the bolt that in in the whistle on the
back side?
[/quote]
I'm pretty sure it's 1/4-20. I think Bruce ("St. Paul Steam")
restored a B30, and was able to connect a pressure gauge to that
port, by way of some kind of adapter. Perhaps he will chime in.
Paula
#Post#: 49277--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 3:21 pm
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[quote author=Paula link=topic=5338.msg49273#msg49273
date=1645044870]
[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5338.msg49272#msg49272
date=1645043359]
One last question:
Do you know the thread of the bolt that in in the whistle on the
back side?
[/quote]
I'm pretty sure it's 1/4-20. I think Bruce ("St. Paul Steam")
restored a B30, and was able to connect a pressure gauge to that
port, by way of some kind of adapter. Perhaps he will chime in.
Paula
[/quote]
Thank you Paula.
#Post#: 50104--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: komet163b Date: March 30, 2022, 11:28 am
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Paula...you've done a verrrrry nice job. Thanks for the
info/instructions
on adding the guage. All within my abilities, I think, and I
have just the
engine for it.
So, the big question. At what pressure does the S/V start to
pass steam?
Thanks,
Wayne
#Post#: 50105--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: Paula Date: March 30, 2022, 11:57 am
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Thanks, Wayne! If I remember correctly, I adjusted it to start
opening at about 30 PSI. I replaced the original rubber washer
with a nifty stainless washer with a silicone rubber facing, as
shown in this post:
(HTM) https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/technical-tips-builds-and-help/empire-no-90-restoration-multiple-issues/?message=44342
Let us know how your gauge upgrade turns out.
Paula
#Post#: 50115--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: komet163b Date: March 30, 2022, 2:17 pm
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Thirty PSI! I'm gobsmacked! I had no idea they ran so high.
Your engine must pound along at a speedy clip! Now, I need to
get together with the pressure guage and set it up.
Thanks,
Wayne
#Post#: 50121--------------------------------------------------
Re: Quality Brand (Empire) Gets A Facelift
By: Woe is me Date: March 30, 2022, 3:10 pm
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All I can say that all the other members haven't said yet I
believe is, WOW.
That is a beautiful engine, great job.
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