We've been busy assembling the components of the baker burner assembly. For anyone who has never undertaken the procedure it is quite involved. As mentioned previously I purchased the outer pan and inner pan w/burner grate from Alan Kelso. It was made exactly to order. To install the burner I've had to strip the insulation off of the bottom 1/2" of the boiler so that the outer burner pan will slide over it's outer diameter. Notch the outer pan for the boiler mounts, blow down valves, and super heater while being careful to maintain the orientation of burner towards the front of the car. Then cut the holes for the main fuel vaporizer, pilot assembly and peak hole. I think we're about half way through now...
Blog
A blog about my the history, acquisition and operation of my 1911 Model 62 Stanley Steamer.
New Baker Burner
I just received notice from Alan Kelso that my new burner is done and will be shipping out shortly! The cast burner assembly should be a noticeable improvement from the ottoway unit I was previously using.
Fuel Filters
As I may have mentioned early, sometime over the last 100 years all of the fuel filters had gone missing from my Stanley. From what I understand there is supposed to be one pilot fuel filter and two main fuel filters. They are very important because they stop the the flow of particulate from the tanks clogging the jets or causing the the steam automatic to stick open.
I got a hold of an original filter assembly from Alan Kelso of Steaman Inc. and had a few copied out of solid brass. Although not original, I will be adding a high temp Teflon gasket to make sure it will have a positive seal. I'd be willing to have some more manufactured if there is any interest.