New project. First EFM refurb

k9 Bara · By: **k9 Bara** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:37 pm

EFM 520

I've been looking for one to get my hands dirty. I have been refurbing many stokers, wanted to complete a boiler. Just picked it up on Thurs, Skins are at the other shop already. Looks rough, but is in great condition. Have it completely disassembled already, a bit of heat wrench and PB blaster and all was good.

We have to wait for better weather to sandblast the tank and base. I will get the stoker done first, it's nice to have a better understanding of everything. I will keep this for myself,

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Big thanks to ScottsCoaled, Thank you Sir
This thread is just going to be a time line for me.

freetown fred · By: **freetown fred** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:49 pm

Looks like a nice project K9

Rob R. · By: **Rob R.** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:54 pm

Looks like a nice unit to start with. What year is the boiler?

k9 Bara · By: **k9 Bara** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:03 pm

Thanks guy's. The tag says it's a Fitz 1959, tubes.

Rob R. · By: **Rob R.** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:16 pm

Those older tube boilers were made with excellent steel (and they came with nice jackets).

k9 Bara · By: **k9 Bara** On: Sat Dec 22, 2012 3:26 pm

I am real happy with it. So far it looks like a couple bushings, gaskets.
Skins need some work, but will look great in the end. Everything came apart easy, I was glad of that.

Mark (PA) · By: **Mark (PA)** On: Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:12 pm

Looks like a nice project...

we'll watch for progress!

Scottscoaled · By: **Scottscoaled** On: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:10 pm

Need more pictures. Rebuild of EPIC proportions

Scottscoaled · By: **Scottscoaled** On: Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:13 pm

WTF!!!!!! You letting that bad boy sit in your garage among the stoker stoves? Poor boiler. :down:

k9 Bara · By: **k9 Bara** On: Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:10 am

LMAO, you know it. I've been too busy being lazy! lol

Hockey season started......

Wood'nCoal · By: **Wood'nCoal** On: Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:00 pm

Looks good. You are going to post more photos as you progress I assume???

Freddy · By: **Freddy** On: Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:45 am

Big project! Thanks for sharing.

dcrane · By: **dcrane** On: Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:56 am

Freddy wrote:Big project! Thanks for sharing.

We need UPDATES...with PICS :taz:

It does look to be in great condition!

k9 Bara · By: **k9 Bara** On: Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:39 pm

Ok, well I got started on some of the smaller parts.

I know some will shake their had at the work I will put in to this, but it's going to heat my house and shop so I want it as nice as I can get it.

Gotta love a sandblaster. 8-)

I use a cheap cabinet blaster from Harbor Freight, but it gets the job done.

Well, it's a start. Blower housing was a PITA in the cabinet, just too big. I might finish blasting that with tank and base.

Rob R. · By: **Rob R.** On: Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:47 pm

Looking good...but now you have to scrape the paint out of the hub on the fan, or it will require a hammer to get it on the motor shaft.

Pieces of rag and masking tape are handy in keeping the shafts/bores free of paint during the touch up process.

What happened to the reference marks for the air pointer?

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