POSSIBLY MY OLDEST AND RAREST STEAM ENGINE. SQUARE BODY UPDATE AND MUCH MORE!!

[@toddbritton3221]

Welcome back definitely miss your videos 👍👍👍👍

[@r1mein54]

Good to see you are still kicking along with steam equipment.

[@tresfingeros]

Missed you, hope your doing well physically and health 👍

[@ScottsSpeedShop]

I have unfortunately missed a few videos of yours, but I am glad to see you still bringing these awesome machines back to life. StirlingKit recently reached out for me to do a review on their model engines, and I had to go for the Steam Engine, I freaking love it, thank you for helping Dad, I, and Anna confirm we need a larger steam engine hahaha

[@tedium37]

Years ago you were dragging that big old boiler out of the mud, I questioned why. You responded with a plan. I said "Good luck" or something and never in a million years did I imagine you'd go this far. What a collection you've put together in a few short years. Unbelievable really but anybody that built a bulldozer for grand youngin's Christmas, is capable of most anything. Keep up the good work, I'll keep watching & liking. 👍

[@rdeanbenson2214]

Refreshing video reaching back further in time! I am amazed at your energy and dedication!

[@reggihc]

My grandfather used steam engines to drill deep wells in the fifties. 12000 feet deep. You and him would get along well. Thank you Jonathan. You are a very capable young man and I enjoy your videos very much

[@daved7024]

Thanks for another great video Johnathan. I always look forward to seeing them. 👍👍👍 Nice looking Chevy pickup 😊

[@randomyank7777]

Great to see you post something , JW ! Nice progress report .

[@richardmassoth8237]

Missed you, badly! If this is an "osculating engine" then it can also be called a "kissing engine". Osculation is a word used in the mathematics of (Differential) Analytic Geometry where two surfaces contact at three or more points. So look for where and when surfaces in that valve box may touch during the steam intake and exhaust cycle. Thanks so much for all that you do!!!

[@andrewbates677]

I can’t wait I just love your steam engine vids Johnathan 😊

[@r1lark]

Love the oscillating steam engine! Can't wait to see more on that Jonathan.

[@artshaw6962]

Not to mention building his own motorcycle from scratch, motor and all!

[@anthonycarty9433]

That's about the time I started watching , it's one thing to see a trained engineer make something but a self taught man is twice as impressive . Both in metal and wood .

[@Darwinpasta]

And here I thought oscillating engines were only in hobby stuff! Never seen one that big. Very cool piece, though I don't envy you figuring out the valve gear on it.

[@seanspring8991]

I was watching Scott over at ColdWarMotors yesterday and he fired up the "Summer Challenge" Studebaker and Ford from last Summer, and that reminded me I haven't seen a video from you in awhile. Glad to see you're still here!

[@freeplayfrank7736]

Awesome. Nice engines and nice truck. You never disapoint, well done.

[@robames1293]

Thanks for the update and including us in your projects. I wish I had your enthusiasm and drive. By including us, my hope is that one of your viewers remembers that they have some old parts that grandpa saved down in the shed and is just what you are looking for.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Johnathan W :) also nice see updated too & like your videos always super nice and interesting too ! Also very cool information you shared about these engines too and so cool!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

🙌 Hooray 🙌 he's back!

[@rodney1818]

Man, I'm. Glad to be watching this video I was worried about you

[@mikehaynes5644]

Thankyou for keeping history alive

[@duncanfrere2656]

Cool old motor. I want to see this one running with its tilting cylinder! Thanks for the update! Love the steam stuff!

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

Glad to hear your update. Keep em coming! Kind of miss you working on Studebakers, but steam engines are really cool.

[@Odawg3709]

I never thought I would be interested in this stuff, but here I am. This is cool!

[@peterselten500]

Hi jonathàn thanks alot always good seeing what you find an progress on your collection. Cheers mate🇦🇺

[@davidclodfelter7147]

Good to see your videos again. Stay well.

[@rustyrods8535]

Nice find on the old steam engine and update on the other ones also. I’m sure your wife will need a step ladder to get in the pickup…lol . Thanks 👍👍

[@jerryking2418]

I admire your passion for old steam engines. Thanks for sharing.

[@robertshemory3541]

Miss your adventures. ✌️😎❤️👍

[@hanksteen4060]

Thanks Jonathan,for your videos.! May God bless you and yours !

[@bkrgi]

Impressive what you have created with your steam collection and it keeps growing. Love it

[@jameswitkowski6736]

You have been very busy , great job , !!!

[@davidtappe5337]

I remember you working on that square body. Good times.

[@banjoman483]

Hey there sir! I think it isn’t the wrong rod I think it’s partly pulled out, I think the key way is for the pinch bolts on the valve the rod goes into the other side of the steam chest. And yes you are correct it is a lever that attaches to the valve rod on the eccentric, the length is based on the eccentric throw and the angle of the cylinder. Thanks for all your awesome videos!

[@kb9oak749]

Johnathan can make and or fix almost anything!😎

[@JorgeFernandez-uc9qb]

I am always happy to see that you posted a video. I enjoy watching them. That is an interesting steam engine. That pick up truck is what I call a pants splitter getting into it. I am looking forward to the next one.

[@user-gi9cl5yt4w]

As always, another great video Jonathan....

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

I remember the square body project. Glad to see it finished. Jonathan could you give us an update on your classic air cooled car that you replaced the piston on? Long time viewer. 😊

[@waynegouin939]

Hi James. That air cooled car is a Franklin.

[@spencerwhite8704]

Missed you Johnathan more car stuff please

[@sugartreefordman7293]

Mechanical genius

[@slippery547]

I would guess the length of the arm would correspond to the rotational axis point ...Good to see you back.

[@TomSartwell]

Those steam engines are awesome. And your knowledge of them is incredible but that truck wow so cool lifted square body with big tires. Please give us more.

[@douro20]

GE, for their first production hermetic refrigeration compressor (it's actually considered semi-hermetic since it's a bolted dome), used an oscillating cylinder design. The valving was accomplished using a lapped plate sealed by oil, and there are ports in the cylinder and the plate for suction and exhaust. Sulphur dioxide was used as the refrigerant.

[@williamprice3700]

Good work!😀

[@ZMadtrapper]

THANKS fer postin lad !! ALWAYS look forward to yer posts & updates EH !! WAVIN a hand !!

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Wow jonathan you have been really busy and what great find!!

[@svthorasailing4868]

Absolutely love your honesty and bravery to tackle these kinds of projects,I wish the kid would have stuck around from the car building videos,hopefully he is on the right path,I like his attitude to get into things and learn,I don’t know the back story but hope he is doing well.bless ya for the video.

[@paulmonce7625]

I have seen small model version of these, but never a life size. Very cool!

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Jonathan.

[@plowboyswrReynolds]

as always i watch your videos i learn something. keep em coming!

[@Rebar77_real]

Cool find!

[@davidhamilton7628]

Good to hear from you

[@daviddamico4288]

Great to see you and hear you Jonathan,glad to see things are going well…

[@THEGUYBOB1]

nice to see you fixed that old truck its been a min i wont to know what you did with that old car you was building the race car

[@mikahakkinen5651]

hi.great video.keep up with the good work.greetings from finland

[@stephenchamp-op2cn]

Good to hear your voice again Jonathan ❤️🦦😎

[@HermanMunster-o2j]

That oscillating envine will be neat to see run. Hope ya keep up the videos👍

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Awesome always thanks

[@SteamCrane]

Another great video! Oscillating engines are common for low price models, may be worth a look to see how simple the intake and exhaust works on them, just a face on the side of the cylinder rubbing on a fixed face with the supply and exhaust pipes. Most of them will run either direction. Check the timing of the eccentric to the crank, it might be used to set the lead to make the engine start and run in the right direction.

[@petergardner2334]

good video we all miss your videos

[@kcraig51]

Thanks for the update! Life is better with Jonny!

[@svthorasailing4868]

Definitely breathing better bro,glad to hear this.Very noticeable in your videos,bless ya bro.

[@Vikingwerk]

Interesting stuff as always!

[@frederickrodger7249]

Another great video

[@Drew-tj8gz]

Thank s for sharing )

[@budmartin8297]

Thanks for the video!

[@kwinterburn]

Looks like the rod is correct but not in far enough the rocking motion of the cylinder would be part of the slide motion of the valve gear , it's very cool , it's very like an early marine engine

[@mikefoster3547]

Those set screws correspond with the keyway on that shaft which is probably a control valve.

[@waynegouin939]

Thanks Jonathan.

[@ronosga4391]

I wonder if you would be better off buying a piece of cast iron bar stock, to make that valve. An old guy told me once don't try to out think the engineers that built something, they had their reasons for choosing the materials they used. Maybe it was just easier at that time to get cast iron poured, but similar metals expand at the same rate, just a thought before you spend a bunch of time machining a valve that might seize up, plus you can't beat the wear characteristics of cast iron. Great to see what you are up to, miss the videos.

[@travisthefixer3788]

Miss your videos 🙏all is good brother

[@rockt73]

Love this guy , great info

[@morgansword]

Not too sure how many videos I have missed as I took some time for other things. Do you still tow rigs from the many wrecks on the roads? I kind of thought you quit doing refurbishing old cars and trucks which is my reason for watching videos. I never spent too much time around steam engines, seen a few in mining camps in the upper cascade mountains as a young kid.. that is back in the fifties Always happy to hear your voice as it draws me to the videos, I do enjoy watching any you make.... remember the motorcycle engine you poured yourself and made it run... a big highlight in your videos

[@johnalexander4356]

When you get an opportunity, explain what the two dash pots on the Corless valves do. I understand how the valves and basic linkage function but I can't understand what the engineers accomplished with adding dash pots to the system.

[@mikeengstrom8260]

Been waiting and waiting for another video Jonathan!! Thank you

[@markscungio2996]

Oh I have nissed you! Hope you and your family are all doing well!!!

[@browncarp]

We want roadster pickup videos!

[@dirtyroofer3678]

Happy belated birthday jon

[@casycasy5199]

missed your videos.your a wealth of knowledge

[@kellyeigner3708]

Missed your video's and mechanical insight a great deal 👍

[@kwinterburn]

You may find the eccentric is just to reduce the self running action of the valve gear

[@huntm7592]

Been missing the videos. It’s great day when you upload. Hope all is well

[@deanletter335]

Thank you for posting an update. I have missed your videos.

[@trimmerman1]

Great to see you back doing videos. I haven't seen a steam or car rescue for so long I'm getting DT's. I don't remember the square body. What kind of engine did you put in it?

[@jimrt1738]

That would have a slotted leaver with a pinch bolt for adjusting the timing .

[@HanstheTraffer]

It looks like that old oscillating engine would have a critical valve timing ... synchronizing the timing with the rocking of the cylinder.

[@grandpaseed]

glad you dropped a line I was concerned

[@tarheelpatch3386]

Dewey brothers in Goldsborough NC.Were well known for there oscillating steam locomotives, as well as the stationary engines.

[@Drew-tj8gz]

Good to see another square body back on the road. And you did not lower it )

[@jerkofalltrades5430]

If the cylinder's rockin, don't come knockin

[@CrazyCanadian-t4l]

Just a thought Johnathan.... But have you ever thought about looking up the patent for the plans to figure out what's missing and specs for parts?... I follow another guy on KZbin and he has built some tools from off of patent plans...😂

[@mwaofvt]

Queation: whatever happened to the Camper Car? Did I miss the finish? Love the vids..... be safe and God Bless....

[@RickBaconsAdventures]

I bet that first engine is supposed to have a plate or some arms that attach to the cylinder pivot point, the rod from the eccentric would turn this and then a short rod would go from there up to valve stuff somehow. This way it would be on the same axis as the cylinder is pivoting on

[@michaelgillespie1206]

It would be neat to visit your museum, I'm not too far away in S.C.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Just yesterday I looked up your channel to make sure I didn't miss a video recently because it's been so long since your last post. I was kind of worried!! Anyway, great stuff Jonathan!!

[@neilmcintosh1200]

Fascinating.

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Happy your back 😂

[@782sirbrian]

Have a word with AE Karnes he has a youtube channel he's knowledgeable on steam engines. He may know more about the oscillating engine. Always good to get an update about your collection.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

I got a notification for Delray's video about your Cruise-In, and here you are with an update two days later...I guess that's a precursor of sorts 👍

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I'm already winterizing

[@1danwinn]

Missed your videos