[SEL] Rare Chase Engine

[Bob Jacobs]

Great pics of a preserved/restored rarity.  So nice to see the "oddities" 

Throw some of those "flames" my way,  I'm with ya Jeff!!!!

I started attending shows at the ripe old age of 3.  Yes,  that's right,  my
first show was National Threshers Association at three years of age.  Even
at that age I had been taught enough to know you don't stick body parts in
the way of moving iron.  This insurance "game", not only with the engines
but in every aspect of our lives, is ridiculous.  A little common sense goes
a heck of a long way, combine that with a little respect for others property
(something not taught anymore) should tell others to keep their hands off
and/or ask first.  

I could go on,  but off the soapbox for now.  I'm just thankful for all the
friendly/informative people my dad had the pleasure and opportunity to
associate with and introduce me to.  Most are long ago gone now and I'm "on
my own" but I'll carry on the tradition of sharing my tiny spec of knowledge
to any and all who should care to ask.  Wanna play with my toys,  be my
guest but let me explain a few "safety" things to you,  
 
Bob 
Some people call me Sweet Ole' Bob,
others just use the initials!
-------Original Message-------
 
From: The SEL email discussion list
Date: 10/03/04 20:47:36
To: 'The SEL email discussion list'; stationary-engine at oldengine.org
Subject: [SEL] Rare Chase Engine
 
Hello all,
 
Our club is part of the festival that I put online last night. Because of
that I had a free pass for both days, and decided to miss the first part of
my race for a short return visit. I am glad I did. New club member Roger
White showed his engine today only.
 
It is a Chase 4 hp engine, and the BYB lists it, but there are no pictures.
Roger has researched this and his engine seems to be one of only four to
exist. Now I am new to this hobby, and have found many to be quite rude when
you try to talk to them. Maybe that is normal. Some are friendly and others
are not. Roger is very friendly, and we had a great time. I look forward to
visiting with him and taking more pictures in the future. For now this is
all I have.
 
http://frapa.us/Chase/Chase.html
 
Please note that I try to keep the captions relative to the club site that I
run. I try to keep list issues off of the captions and now flame and fire.
 
Reg brought this issue up, and I do believe it needs to be addressed by all.
In one of the pictures in the above link you will see Roger explaining the
workings of his engine. Up close and personal and that has to continue. The
engine was running at the time. In the time I was there not one person tried
to play with the moving parts, but they did get to see them up close. I
rotated the flywheel on compression and learned about the relief valve on
the side of the cylinder. Can't start it without that. First crank, poof,
poof, and close the valve. Hit several times and off to a slow steady run.
This up close and personal interaction will keep the hobby alive and bring
in new people like me. Sit behind your fences and chat with your buddies or
show your toys to the world and share. I've made my choice, and I think Mr.
Maytag will get the first outing next weekend. Off the soapbox for now.
 
Do enjoy the pictures. Made my day.
 
Regards,
 
Jeff Allen
Arvada, Colorado USA
 
http://oldengine.org/members/allen/
http://frapa.us/
 
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