BATES CORLISS FINE TUNING, FIXING NOISES AND LEAKS.

[@timedwards752]

I knew that once you finally had this in your possession, you were going to get it running. You are not “restoring” it to how it would have been the day it was installed, just preserving as much as you can. All the little parts and pieces you have made will let this engine survive for a long time. Without your hard work, this was going to china to be recycled. Thank you and your wife for keeping such an amazing piece of history alive.

[@rolandtb3]

Less noise, no hammering sound. Less leaks. Moving ahead nicely. Congrats Jon & Vic. Keep up the good work. Showpiece for generations to come. Lots of pride to workmanship and skill.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

The apparent lack of run out in that flywheel is astounding. This is one of the all time greatest recovery/restorations in youtube history.

[@jonathanw4942]

I was amazed as well, I did nothing to adjust or try to get it in line, I guess it was just "plug and play" of its time.

[@belyear]

I noted that too. Damned near dead straight.

[@johnmayer158]

​@@jonathanw4942 Being "plug and play" of its time, it just goes to show what good engineering actually was. When people didn't have computers thinking for them...or telling them. They actually had to think things out. The not having to do anything during or after re-assembly, shows how quality engineering and workmanship will last, unlike most stuff today. That kinda says something right there. Don't you think, sir?

[@jonathanw4942]

John Mayer I agree 100 percent!!

[@faerieSAALE]

I would agree with that assessment!

[@markmartin9671]

Incredible....absolutly incredible. The parts and pieces that you pulled one by one from the swamp have come back together by your patience and perseverance. Thank you Jonathan for bringing us along on this epic adventure to save this local piece of history!

[@garysorrells8133]

So happy for you to have this engine running again. When your wife said "so proud of you" in the last episode just caught my heart. Then you realize that this is a family project based on love and care. Also you need to get more of Vic in the video. I know that he doesn't want to be in the spotlight but he is such a character and you don't find many like that anymore.

[@topline620]

I loved the shot of Jonathan sitting watching her run. 👍🇬🇧

[@volktales7005]

So cool that you were able to want this engine for years, rescue it, repair it, and now are able to watch it run like you always hoped. Just awesome that you stuck with it and made it all happen. AND show it to all of us!

[@Rebar77_real]

Running great! Wasn't that long ago you were dragging pieces out of the swamp. Definitely a heritage engine that'll last another 100 years now.

[@shanevaughan7809]

Equally astounding is the playlist for this getting to this moment includes, building winch boxes for the skid steer, fixing trailers for a truck, reviving a lost in the woods crane, building a saw mill, milling every piece of lumber for the building it's under and the formwork for its foundation, learning brickwork, learning stonework. Building the building it's under. Finding, transporting and restoring the boiler!!! And that's what I can think of just off the top of my head. That list is more than 99.9% could comprehend in a life time, for you just a short 2 years!!!!! And that's amid running a business, life, COVID and every other side project along the way. I'll never have the honour of meeting you, but I consider you a key mentor in my life.

[@hoberghacienda2267]

Jonathan, Seeing folks like you doing things like this, sets my old heart aflutter! In today's throw away society it is wonderful to know that from cars to steam engines there is someone preserving our historic past. Thanks fir all you do! Jorgen

[@seano2178]

I'm so glad to see this piece of history back up and running. Thank you, Jonathan, for saving history for generations to see and enjoy. 👍👍👍👍

[@danhuffman4455]

It's really great to see this one running. After all the time and effort you put in on it. It's very satisfying for me I can only imagine how you feel.

[@SteamCrane]

Gorgeous! It is so *right*! Massive torque, silent! My father, born 1902, always talked about these Corliss engines running factories. Too bad he can't see this. Once when I was a kid, we went to the Henry Ford Museum, and we kept hearing hissing noises. Finally, my father turned a valve, and a big engine (forget which one) started running. My mother absolutely freaked!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

It's amazing how smoothly this old gal runs and how true that huge flywheel is. Beautiful piece of machinery!

[@drlegendre]

Can't tell you how happy it makes me to see this old piece running. That's some really good work, not to mention a whole lot of perseverance. You just keep doing what you love and we'll keep coming back to share in it. Thanks again.

[@duncanfrere2656]

Your 25 year quest to save this engine comes full circle and it is a testament to your skill and drive to preserve great old technology! Thanks for letting us watch it all happen. I came on board about the time of the Willy's Whippet and knew I struck video gold. Driving the Unit crane out of the woods was a milestone of satisfying viewing but now seeing this Bates corliss running like a top just beats everything! Thanks for your channel!

[@durrelljohnson4726]

Best part of this entire video was you seated across the way, watching this magnificent engine do its thing! Appreciating a dream come true! 👍🇺🇸

[@stevephillips1867]

Maybe a overhead view of the whole steam engine crop? You have done an amazing job. But we wouldn't expect any thing less out of you Jonathon. You are one of those people hundreds of thousands of Americans would be proud to call you FRIEND! AND YES YOUR WIFE SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOU. WORKED ALL THESE YEARS TO SUPPLY YOUR FAMILY, BUT YOU ALSO PLAYED WITH CARS TRUCKS ECT. PUSHED YOUR OWN LIMITS.

[@PhaQ2]

Call me astounded. To know where this old girl was sitting and the process of simply getting to it and loaded, then home was an incredible feat! Seeing her doin' her dance kindles something deep. The music of mankind making the elements work for us. Thank you so very much Jonathan! You're truly a gift to us all. God bless.

[@crystalclearviews6042]

More people in one week have seen that flywheel spin then in one hundred plus years. Truly spectacular!!!

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

That's an interesting finding with the unscrewed pipe underneath the insulation at the cylinder. Makes you wonder how that happened. There's no real way to know, but I would suspect that, at some time, someone needed to unscrew the vent pipe from the valve and turned the pipe, unscrewing it. Sure sounds nicer with less steam leaking and the knocking gone. Nice to find that was just a rod adjustment issue. Hopefully that squeak reveals its self soon and you can address it as well. Thanks again for taking the time to do these videos!

[@randomyank7777]

I doubt seeing this running will ever get old , Jonathan . It put a smile on my face again today , when I saw you had posted another video on it . The run-out on that 10 foot flywheel is almost nothing , smooth as glass . It's a testament to how good we got at making things . It is also a testament to how long they can last , as well . I'm glad you got it , glad you fixed it , & glad you got to see it running again . That was a tall order , but as always , you got it done . Any little things left to do , I have no doubts that you will get them figured out & fixed . The old girl will look like a million bucks painted up & running . A heck of a feat of American engineering , restored by one heck of an American . Be proud of it , Jon ! I am !

[@billbaker4519]

You are amazing! I started watching you around the time you retrieved a 1941 chevy and first started that gray 1950 Dodge or Plymouth business coupe. I like old cars. Then I heard of you having done tractor pulls. Then a crane. Your towing business with building at least some of your wreckers. Then came the steam farm. I don't understand how some want to limit you to one thing when you are so marvelously talented. And I love how your lovely wife supports you. Maintain as you are.

[@robames1293]

Considering the time that old girl lay abandoned in the woods, she runs sweet a real credit to her manufacturers and her resurrection team. I believe that no-one else could have got her goin' again. TOP JOB Jon. (tell you old buddy Vic to give up them coffin nails, from a fellow old bloke in Australia)

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Jonathan you get a thumbs-up buddy for all the hard work you have put into this piece I have followed right along since the beginning and it's nice to see her up and running. You are preserving so much of American history that people just don't understand what that meant to America oh, so many things done with steam. I have learned about more and more About Steam Engines through your channel than anywhere else. I didn't realize how many things they did was steamed until now, my father being born in 1898 probably realized a lot more about the steam run industry in America. Thanks Jonathan thanks for saving our history for more people to see. Maybe one day I can make it down to your neck of the woods to see everything in person. Without you and your Channel and your family's participation a lot would have been lost! As always God bless y'all

[@1963-Ford-Galaxie]

Congratulations Jonathan and Vic!!! Meow to NaNa!!! What a piece of History ya'll have saved, phenomenal!!!! Ya'll should be proud and I am sure you are...... Well done Randy

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That was a great find on the leak of the steam chest. I bet you while it was laying out there in the woods someone tried to take the valve out and unscrewed the pipe instead. That is a beautiful engine to watch working. I'm glad you found the knock and took care of that. Thanks for taking us along on getting this working.

[@richardcline1337]

It still amazes me at just how far this engine has come from when you and the wife went and dug it out of the blackberries so long ago. Beautiful job at getting it running again. I knew once you got it home you'd keep after it until you got it running.

[@bvalt1]

I remember watching you recover that behemoth and thinking that it was too far gone and too many missing parts to ever get running again, so glad I was so wrong!! awesome to see it moving again. Thank you for saving a wonderful piece of history, excellent job!!

[@jkholley1118]

All around impressive, so quiet and smooth. It's crazy you can make that much power with some wood and water. Definitely something to be proud of! Bye Vic

[@richceglinski7543]

The best part of this video was the shot of Jonathan just sitting down for a minute and just watching his machine running. He sure don't sit still often.

[@dougscott8161]

Congratulations, Jonathan, this Bates Corliss is the engine that lit your internal fire for the steam in the beginning. She looks and sounds beautiful, and she will become the heart and soul of The Jonathan W. World steam Park. Thanks for your dedication. God Bless and stay safe.

[@jazzman9042]

Magnificent truly magnificent! To think all those years it lay in pieces covered with brush and mud and now....a work of art, created with patience, knowledge and tenacity by our friend Jonathan. AAA+++

[@garthsheane2440]

If I remember correctly, when you first brought this engine home, you didn't intend to get it running on steam. It was to be a display unit driven by compressed air, mainly for the benefit of newer generations. You have persevered, learned a lot, and brought your viewers new interests. Thanks.

[@michaelgillespie1206]

It's wonderful that you're able to collect and preserve these historical relics, they represent a very brief period of time in the advancement of technology.

[@tonyshortland8812]

Hats off to you Johnathan. What you are doing is preserving the heritage, of USA, steam age & the industrial revolution. One of my earliest memorys, is of a steam roller, when the road out the front of our house was being laid. Must have been later 1950's. (I am 67) I traveled around southern India in 1986/7. When they still had Steam trains. All gone now. Best wishes.

[@jockmchaggis6797]

So proud of you Jonathan! Been following this Bates since you drug it out if the swamp, what an amazing turnaround

[@truckerjohn1957]

Jonathan, you are a master on anything mechanical. Well done Sir.

[@derekcarstensen9134]

America is so young as a nation thank you so much for preserving the very few national treasures we have left so many one of a kind buildings have been demolished etc and statues have been pulled down etc thank you again

[@michaelshingleton1628]

I remember when you first dug this out. I am so happy to see it running and running so good. Glad to see a bit of history still alive. I would take the dirt out as it will hold moisture in and replace it with fiberglass plus I would paint the cylinder underneath the dirt. I really was interested in see this engine run over all the others. Thank you.

[@waltermattson1730]

You are a true craftsman on so many different things. It is fun to watch you get things up and running that most people wouldn’t dream of working on.

[@terryborden2796]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for passing your knowledge along to the world. I have been fascinated by all things mechanical since I was a little kid and have learned a lot about many things. But one of my philosiphys is when I quit learning its time to start looking at the bottom of a tombstone. And I think you feel the same way. "Keep on learnin and teachin and we'll keep on watchin and learnin"

[@chucksterock]

All I can is I'm really happy for you. It's been a long road with a lot of hard work and effort. And now it runs! Wonderful work and thanks for sharing with us along the way.

[@AustinsAmericanFlyertrains]

Congratulations on getting this up and running. I watched the first video last night and now this one. I look for your videos each day because it is fascinating to see all you are doing with the old steam engines.

[@tedium37]

Just as I was wondering how much torque this monster put out you told it and Holy Cow 10,800 ft/lbs is all the grunt! Never would've guessed that high. Outstanding job getting her dialed in and tightened up. Bye Vick.

[@davidtappe5337]

Good morning Jonathan! Good morning Vic!

[@RickBaconsAdventures]

You did it! So proud of you! all the way from getting it out of the woods to reviving the crane in some other woods to be able to move it and set it up again.... everything else along the way. You sound real good and happy/accomplished. your enthusiasm and banter with Vic makes me smile

[@oldpup2182]

Great that you were able to fix most of the steam leaks in this engine and get it working so smoothly.

[@robmatthews7972]

Fine repair / restore job Conservator Jonathan (and Vick). Real happy you saved and got it running. I agree that knock sounds like the pushrod connector. Wonderful job on the end guard rails between posts.

[@robertmack7116]

This is the one we’ve all been waiting for. Next, I want to see you cobble together a steam motor vehicle. Nothing fancy, but make it go!

[@SMoore-js6fy]

Amazing! I initially thought that the knock had to do with timing, possibly a linkage issue. See you have solved the problem. I was just about to send you my packing collecting we use in the marine industry for boat shafting. ( 7 drips per minute) I suspect that the engine was used in the textile or in the wood furniture industry. According to what my step dad told me about this area he grew up in. ~~

[@steveparker8723]

My dad worked for the Illinois Central railroad all his life. Started in the steam engine days. I remember him saying alot of the lagging was put on in sections and that the slabs they worked with were damp when they installed them.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Vic is a good helper. Congrats to you both on getting this beautiful machine running again.

[@donstevens337]

That is Absolutely Awesome. I watched you drag that engine out of the woods and now it runs again. Amazing. I could watch that run all day. Thanks

[@stevesankey6339]

Thank you, Thank you for doing this beautiful steam engine, we can not make them like that, You save her 👍😁🇬🇧

[@fender5247]

Great job I remember when you pulled that engine out of the woods I thought it would never run again but here it is I’m so glad to see it running again thank you Jonathan for your videos

[@wandahelmer1038]

These old works of art are well worth preserving for our future, these old engines fueled or economy back in the day.

[@dssm25]

Great piece of history looks like it running nice and smooth flywheel I don't think it could be anymore true Great preservation 👍

[@bobw222]

Nice to see these old engines running instead of rusting. Thanks!

[@patrickduley405]

All the work you did to get it here. Wonderful job. Now she needs a new paint job with pinstripes. To top it off.

[@steveblack1753]

That is one smooth runner Jonathan ! You brought it back from the grave that you took it out of !! Good on you and all your friends that helped you on this! A man once said ( I Have a Dream ) 🤙🤙

[@ldean-du5im]

Everybody should have a friend like Vic! Good job on that engine, that’s a good one!

[@jaketipsword5792]

I could watch that thing run at low rpm for hours. Just beautiful!

[@DennisMurphey]

Just a wonderful result all the hard work and vision you had have come true. God Bless you for saving such a glorious machine. Outstanding! Dennis

[@bobvernon8925]

Jonathan, you are to America, what Fred Dibnah was to England. both of you are brilliant Engineers in the world of steam engines, absolutley love your videos, that Corliss is a credit to you, and of course all your other engines, thank you, to you and everyone else involved

[@jonathanw4942]

You sure are giving me big shoes to fill, I really liked Fred.

[@Thomas-fo9zu]

Can't get enough of this, and Vic is a cool character.

[@FACELOWNER]

Loved it when you just went and sat down staring at this amazing engine spinning like a top as smooth as silk.! you must be a very proud man, and rightly so, all the best to you my friend.

[@Pamudder]

You are the proud owner of one of only a tiny number of Corliss valve steam engines in operating condition. Congratulations! I for one would love to see a tutorial on how the Corliss valves work.

[@rogercamp6071]

A testament to American engineering and know how and your ability to bring it back from its long slumber in the woods😊

[@jamesspash5561]

Fantastic to see it finally run!! I discovered and have been following your channel since when you just started pulling this out of the woods. Great job!

[@larrykittell726]

They sure knew how to build things back then! Thanks for saving another piece of history from the scrapper.

[@bradjohnson9671]

Now that's how a Corliss is supposed to sound! Only thing missing is the "clack" of the dash pots. Baby steps right? There is a big Corliss in Rolag MN that they fire up during the Western Minnesota Steam Threshing Reunion (WMSTR). That was the first Corliss I saw run, it was dead silent except the hiss of the steam going through the valve structure, the clack of the dash pots and the sound of the flat belt spinning a big ole generator. It is almost hypnotic watching them run. 16' flywheel, 19,000 lbs. 48" stroke, 24" bore. 480HP spinning an Allis Chalmers 200KW generator. Johnathan, fantastic work getting this old girl up and running again. So happy you didn't just keep it as a lawn ornament.

[@paulcorkum2105]

My god you sure done a amazing job on this old bates corliss that was a lot of work you put into this I’m so happy for you Cheers

[@daved7024]

Don't forget to put money in the parking meter😃 GREAT video Thanks 👍HI VIC

[@Tiger351]

It's truly amazing to see this engine running so well after being hauled out of the swamp, if anyone needed a reason to watch the steam engine videos this is it. Well done Jonathon, can't wait to see what it looks like once you get some paint on it.

[@alanwilliamson9350]

Very interesting machines! I'm so glad you've been able to save them.

[@robertchall8576]

The knocking sounds like a crosshead like in a mud pump you are one smart person on anything you work on.

[@paulwalker427]

Fantastic video

[@garymccord4277]

Jonathan W you have to be a very proud Guy to get this engine back into operation again. I know I got a great felling in seeing what you started with and now this thing RUNS again, Great video

[@57Banjoman]

Fantastic job guys-the flywheel runs so true-amazing!

[@billmoran3812]

It’s wonderful to see the Bates Corliss engine running. I know this has been a dream of yours for many years. It’s not that often that we get to live out our dreams.

[@suegoss8600]

Great job guys!! So happy you got it running!! GODS BLESSINGS TO ALL!! Love the videos, Johnathan!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Very interesting!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@rexminard4124]

Glad to see you got the knock figured out, wouldn’t want to damage the piston. Now this old Corliss should run for another 100 years. Great video content………

[@rickbauer7976]

It's alive!! So cool to watch. Just can't get enough of it.

[@johnmccormick175]

Great job Jonathan and Vic--absolutely amazing!..purring like a kitten sweet!..love it..thanks for sharing and stay safe.!

[@468delray]

AWESOME JONATHAN. BRING OLD IRON BACK TO LIFE.

[@AlisonFort]

Could watch the lovely motion of that engine all day!

[@leecrump4614]

I am amazed at your skill. It is men like you that continue to make this country greatl

[@daverichardson5861]

Brilliant Jonathan, love the ‘Around the Engine Banter’ . It could be asbestos but it could be dirt. Well done for keeping another piece of history running. Cant wait to watch the paint drying. Thanks for sharing.

[@manicmechanic6406]

From dragging it by the church to get it running now it's pretty amazing keep doing what you do You are 25 years plus of trying to I'm trying to get this thing has paid off

[@ProjectRescues]

Glad to finally see this thing together and running. Looking forward to seeing the original green paint and yellow lettering put back on it.

[@raypeters4525]

FUNNNEEEEE ! NOW THAT'S DIRT, AND WE AIN'T TAKIN IT OUT ! HAAAAA ! YOU ARE HILARIOUS !

[@nadenolam8368]

Looking so good and sounding so sweet.

[@erikturner8687]

My mind is blown right now JW! The sound of that engine is so relaxing! Very happy for you!

[@oldcars5547720]

That looks like so much fun -- fixing leaks, fine tuning. This machine looks as if it is easy to repair and work on once you get the basics. Will you put some oilers on it? Funny that they would fill it with dirt for insulation? I will be interested to see the color scheme. I like the dark green for the frame and rods, think the flywheel would look great in red with yellow or white pin stripes. The brass parts look cool just as they are and a Bates name tag would be fabulous.. I think it would be cool to have a belt on the flywheel running something. Also would love to see some of the original blueprints laminated and put on display somewhere. I agree with another comment -- Kathy deserves some credit as well, she totally supports what you are doing and recognizes the historical significance. Oh and one more thing -- Unit Crane still needs some orange paint! AAAAAA+++++

[@cobyburrow9339]

That is running smooth you have brought some history back to life.

[@stevesalvage1089]

Truly amazing Result well done to everyone involved 100% perfect example of saving stuff for future , history , education, and determination, for future generation,

[@stevechamp6648]

Love the shot of you just sitting there within all that 19th and early 20th century power.

[@joedyer8824]

Man what a piece of history way to go Jonathan she's a beauty

[@JMassengill]

Interesting machine. Great work. I think Vic will be a master steam engine mechanic if he keeps hanging around with you.