11/29/2019 Stoker Restoration Update

Unfortunately, the local Napa Auto Parts didn't have any steam engine gasket sets.......So Bob DeWachter made all the paper gaskets that were needed, using his press to punch clean holes right where they needed to be.

These images show one of the crankshaft main bearing caps at disassembly after a whole bunch of cleanup and prep.

These are the crankshaft main bearing caps being powder coated.

At one time, there was a breather cap for the crankcase oil fill pipe. All that was left was the mangled flange and threads. Bob rolled a case to fit the flange and formed a domed top, then welded it all together and blended the seams. This will eventually have a couple of Stainless Steel Choreboy pads inside of it to be the baffles. Then it will get powder coated.