| Archive for Freesteam For collectors and enthusiasts of all steam engines |
| Mamod Collector |
Boat engine.......................£10I found this little boat engine on Chesterfield flee market todayThe dealer had it priced up at £10, I normaly have a haggle with the dealers But has this was priced quite low I just paid the asking price I dont think the boiler is in too good a shape, I just wanted the little engine It looks like a little Stuart engine, but probably isnt I'll give it a clean up and repost some more pics over the weekend 
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| steamyjim |
Very very nice! It is indeed a little Stuart...i've been after one for ageeeees to go with my V-Twin in a little display 
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| Spokesmann |
Time to make a boat Mike. 
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| Mamod Collector |
Cheers Jim, I had a sneeky suspition it was, but wasnt sure
I dont think I posses the skills Mike, or the tools, I may have a go though
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| Nick |
That burner could use some new screen on top! 
Very nice engine at a very nice price. 
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| silverfoxsteam |
You should have haggled a bit Mike - the poor guy now probably believes he should've asked more.
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| Jay_Minor |
a bargin
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| Mamod Collector |
I've now removed the Stuart from the boiler, and brushed on some de-greaser
I'm going to cleen the steel parts up a little and blue the cylinder cover And thats about it for this one
 
 
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| Spokesmann |
Looking better already, the engine body needs a a nice deep green enamel... | ||||
| Mamod Collector |
Thx Mike
Ill try and source the correct colour, does anyone know what model number this is, or if it had one |
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| Spokesmann |
Jim will! | ||||
| Mamod Collector |
Done a little more cleaning of my Stuart this afternoon
Everything is now oiled and has had a light clean The engine is really smooth when turned over I'll conect it to a Mamod boiler shortly and do a video
Before and after shots 
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| Spokesmann |
Looking better! | ||||
| Spokesmann |
Is the original boiler OK? | ||||
| steamyjim |
Will this do, http://www.stuartmodels.com/acces...cess_type/13/the_type/Paint%20Set |
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| Spokesmann |
Excellent work Jim. Im not into Stuart stuff, but there's no denying their kit is top notch, the Iver locos look particularly nice. | ||||
| Mamod Collector |
Yes its fine Mike, its going on ebay
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| steamyjim |
I am pretty sure the boiler is the original for this engine Stuart used to make this as a steam plant I think I shall look through my catalouges and see what I can find
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| Mamod Collector |
Thx Jim
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| steamyjim |
No problem
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| MFSteam |
I've just picked up 1940/41 Stuart catalogue, there is some interesting stuff in there including the BB but I also found this
Looks like it is a complete engine and boiler set up. |
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| steamyjim |
I said it was the original boiler
Can you scan in the bit about the Stuart BB engine Ian? Would like to see it now I have a BB
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| MFSteam |
I dont have a scanner but will pass it back to my brother to sort out for you. |
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| Mamod Collector |
That looks like a perfect match MF
I'm quite suprised the boiler housing and burner are by Stuart as they are flimmsey and poorly made I sold the boiler on ebay for £16 last week just waiting for the cheque to clear
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| Nick |
Mike, I thought you might like to see one running with the original boiler.
After I had seen yours, I just had to get one!
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| Mamod Collector |
Ohhhh now thats nice, thats a beautiful engine and a super runner
Your one lucky boy Nick I,m gona watch the video again now
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