IF Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofski had engines

They are really never dead,,just resting comfortably in hibernation, awaiting that day .

Your breath would stink like that to, if you slept that long

PV Pilot wrote:They are really never dead,,just resting comfortably in hibernation, awaiting that day .

Your breath would stink like that to, if you slept that long

How VERY dare you Keith.

lol.

Come the Reserrection Hallejulia!

It shall be born gain! And the parts vendors shall rejoice! Matt Bernie

John Goddard wrote:Voila




Now lets see how much we can tart it up....

Goodnight John!

They dredge that up from the Titanic?

1912 Babe Bee..............

SuperDave wrote:Come the Reserection Hallejulia!

It shall be born gain! And the parts vendors shall rejoice! Matt Bernie

Gotta couple bee rebuild kits for just such emergencys Dave

Goodnight John!

They dredge that up from the Titanic?

1912 Babe Bee..............

It does look as though it might have been in MFD Matts Seabee
And at the bottom of garden pond for a few years but I think
It's just been damp.
I'm sure it's been covered before but dyu guys have any
Favourite brass backplate resto tips?

Johnny Boy:

As to backplates, soak, soak,soak, lightly scrub, scrub, scrub If you don't like what's left, replace the BP and install new gaskets especially the venturi gasket.

SuperDave wrote:Johnny Boy:

As to backplates, soak, soak,soak, lightly scrub, scrub, scrub If you don't like what's left, replace the BP and install new gaskets especially the venturi gasket.

Morning David
Are you sure about the scrub? I had this (very) vague idea that the colour comes off the brassolike backplate.

JB:

Just looked at the picture again. It's not really a brass plate but it has a brass-like coating that has been partially worn away by corrosion. I don't believe it possible to "restore" the finish. If cosmetics are a concern BP replacement is indicated IMO.

Otherwise, clean the BP and engine as best you can, replace the gaskets and enjoy!

Snowing here now.

By no means finished but still amazing what 2 hours in Plus Gas and an hour in Persil Laundry Liquid can do.
The clyinder is a No2 and it looks brand new.




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Then you soaked, soaked, soaked as I advise JB! Nice job. You didn't need to scrub,scrub, scrub.

3 days in Aeriel Laundry Washing Liquid, 4 mins in my Lo Tech Heinz 'sonic' cleaner and T Cut.
Might treat her to a new spring, head and screws whaddy reckon?

Pretty sanitary now, Johnny Boy! Nice work!

Very nice. I find bringing engines back from the dead fun

Nice clean up. I bought a group of engines several years ago on ebay. Engines were covered in dirt/dust etc. Hard to tell what they were but spotted a Thermal Hopper. When they arrived costing $47.00+ I was quite happy. Thremal Hopper/Space Hopper/Silver Bee and Blackwidow. + a parts engine. Most must have sat and collected mucho dust. They all are good and Thermal Hopper looks like never run. The Space Hopper had minor marks but in great shape. My first contest type FF model was Midwest Sateilite 320 with Cox Space Hopper. Back in early 60's. I now have two Hunter kits od 320 and good Space Hopper. Later project. Never know what will turn up.
Dan

John Goddard wrote:3 days in Aeriel Laundry Washing Liquid, 4 mins in my Lo Tech Heinz 'sonic' cleaner and T Cut.
Might treat her to a new spring, head and screws whaddy reckon?

Looking good John Boy.

You'll lose the color, but sandblasting comes to mind. Now why would that come to my mind? Let me think...... Oh yeah, I took one apart in as bad of shape, sandblasted the backplate, tank, crankcase, thrust washer. Actually looks very nice. Just cover up any important areas.