Page 1 of 1
Semple engine and boiler
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:42 pm
by mtnman
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200686845098?ss ... K:MEWAX:IT
Not mine and too far from me to buy it but it might make a good start for someone! Semple engine and boiler on ebay. Located in New York state.
Re: Semple engine and boiler
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:42 pm
by JonRiley56
Hi,
I saw this as well. I was not sure what to make of the boiler however. How do you know you arent buying a worn out firetube boiler ?
jon
Re: Semple engine and boiler
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:54 pm
by artemis
JonRiley56 wrote:Hi,
I saw this as well. I was not sure what to make of the boiler however. How do you know you arent buying a worn out firetube boiler ?
jon
If the engine runs, it is worth 3 times the total price! The boiler may also be OK - but as Semple boilers had the tubes WELDED (not rolled) in, it's hard to replace tubes.
Re: Semple engine and boiler
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:25 am
by RogerV
I see this auction has ended without reaching the reserve. However, for my own information, can someone tell me if this is a compound, or a double-simple engine? Thanks very much.
--Roger
Re: Semple engine and boiler
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 4:08 pm
by 87gn@tahoe
That's a compound. 3"&5"x4" They are pretty well built engines, rated at about 10 hp, usually run pretty quietly (ball or roller bearings on crank and *i believe* wrist pins)
I ran the one that was in my friend's boat (traitor went to a Hicks due to "Kitchen Pressure"
) many times. The only down side that I experienced was the slip eccentric, in combination with the un-balanced slide valves, it can make for some very interesting maneuvering. John Nobel of Ranel II had converted his Semple V to Stephenson link reverse gear and it worked VERY well.