SACANW Chapter Officers:

President: Eric Gleason 704 Case Street, The Dalles, Oregon, 97058 email: gleason@netcnct.net

Secretary/Treasurer/Editor: Pat Farrell, 6647 Bridgewater Lane, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 360-856-1294 e-mail rpfarrell@wavecable.com

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The NW Chapter of SACA newsletter is sent out the first week of each season of the year. Cost of our hardcopy newsletter is $5 a year. Cyberspace delivery is free to NW region SACA members.

Our mission is to perpetuate the use of the steam automobile and to share information pertaining to them.

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Events:

Christopher Roberts reports:   I will be hosting an Invitational Steam Car Tour in the Auburn, Grass Valley area in
California in 2008. I don't have any dates as of yet, but I should have invitations going out in June/ July of 2007. I am going to try to put on a 4 day tour Thursday through Sunday. Another possibility is at Shingle Springs, Ca.
My Cell Phone # is 916-708-6356.   The shop number is 1-800-543-6566. Christopher W. Roberts

President Eric Gleason Writes:

I would like to start off by thanking all the folks that made the NWSS meet and our annual meeting such a fun time; big thanks go to everyone that came and to those who brought cars, motorcycles, boats, that huge traction engine, the enormous boat (the steamer Portland) and the static displays. A really big thanks goes to Myles and Val for the countless hours they put into planning and running the event, it is something all those lucky enough to attend will remember for some time. I would also like to thank my brother for lending me his truck on short notice and Bob and Nancy Ullrich for lending me the use of their trailer and straps to get my car to the meet.

At the annual meeting we discussed some plans for next year with Pat suggesting that he could put on the steam clinic/meeting next year that I was unable to get together this year! Thanks Pat! In response I promised to put together a steam car tour here in The Dalles area next year, so with any luck we will have 2 events dedicated to steam cars here in the Northwest next year.

On another note sometimes even after you think everything has been picked over pretty well you can still find something interesting at a swap meet. Last spring Bob Ullrich and I went to the Portland Swap meet and found an interesting scrapbook containing some photos taken during the restoration of a couple of Stanleys, a 1913 10 hp Touring car (seen below), and a 1917 Touring car (also seen below, as found?) The scrapbook was

a bit ragged and some of the photos appear to be missing. There were also a couple of pictures of a Stanley engine mounted to a later model gas car rear axle assembly. The photo album is dated 1954 and appears to be from the Southern California area although I am not certain about that. I found it to be fairly interesting and now wonder where the cars are now and if someone ever built a car around the rear axle assembly?

Needless to say I ended up buying the book and have included copies of a few of the remaining pictures from it.

Happy Steaming, Eric

2006 SACANW Business meeting

On August 12, 2006 at St. Helens, Oregon, the annual SACANW business meeting was call to order by President Eric Gleason at 10 AM. Guests were introduced. Guests: Simon Smith of Portland, Oregon with a BSA based steam motorcycle. Tom Kimmel SACA president, Ken Kowal and Irene Kowal of SACAWest, Louis Cottrell of Roseburg, Oregon with a 1899 Stanhope Replica, Lyle Wescott of Portland, Oregon. SACANW members present were President Eric Gleason, Pat and Merrily Farrell, Myles Twete, Russ Hibler, Harry Hibler, and Tom Kane.

Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Harry Hibler motioned to accept the minutes as read. Myles Twete seconded the motion. Treasurer’s report was given. Old Business: Pat Farrell Reported: The 2006 steam clinic in the Dalles, Oregon area didn’t happen. Eric Gleason reported that he just ran out of time. Eric also reported that in the future, a mini tour in the Dalles area will be planned. Ken Kowal of SACAWest reported on the Ohio Buckeye steam car tour. 50 steam cars attended and they had good weather up until the last day, when it rained. They put their steam car on their trailer rather than to fight the heavy rains. It was good times, and all went well. Ken shared his Buckeye steam car tour book with members. New Business: Myles Twete thanked everyone for attending the St. Helens NWSS steam meet with your steam cars.

Elections: Pat Farrell nominated Eric Gleason to the position of President. Russ Hibler seconded the motion. Harry Hibler nominated Pat Farrell to the position of Secretary/Treasurer. Eric Gleason seconded it. Pat Farrell moved to close the election nominations. By acclimation, last year’s President, and Sec/treasurer were reinstated for another year.

Myles Twete motioned to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 AM. Adjourned.

Myles Twete reported that for the St. Helen’s steam meet, that these certificates of award were presented: Eric Gleason, for the most original steam car.

Russ Hibler, for the best steam carriage.

Pat Farrell, for the best steam car.

Sternwheeler Portland Crew for offering their machine shop to us. Mr. Goodwrench award:

Dave Hogan for GAIA, Resurrected steamboat award.

Editor: The 2006 St. Helens Steam Meet is now history.  4 steam cars, 1 steam motorcycle, 1 steam tractor and about 28 steam boats attended this North West Steam Society event.  Tom Kimmel, president of SACA from Michigan attended the event and our SACANW business meeting had 13 people present.  The same officers as 2005 were again reseated for the following year.  The steam ship Portland was the largest steamer attending.  Its 2 cylinders have a piston stroke of 9 feet with a bore of 26 inches. About 30,000 people attended the event and we were all a bit overwhelmed. Eric Gleason's 1918 Stanley performed excellent as did also Hilber's 1900 Locomobile and our 1916 Stanley Mt. Wagon.  Rides were given to many interested people.  We all wish to thank Myles and Valerie Twete for putting together this excellent event.

On the Steam Car Club of Great Britain’s discussion board, Peter Turvey reports: Seen on the BBC news website today Tuesday 21 August 2006. An 82-year-old man has died and a 61-year-old man is in a serious condition after inhaling fumes in a garage at a house in Devon.
They were found collapsed after inhaling carbon monoxide while working on a vintage steam car in the garage.

The Stanley Steamer - Fast Facts

From the City of Ormond Beach, Florida website

First Stanley car:  1897 built by Francis Edgar (F.E.) Stanley.

          Other steam cars: Approx. 130 manufacturers (1896-1930s): e.g.: White, Locomobile, Brooks, Grout, Doble, Prescott, etc.

Stanley dates: 1899-1904 as Locomobile steam car by Locomobile Company of America (Amzi L. Barber/Samuel T. Davis) (c. 5,000 cars produced as Locomobile);

                                        1902-1904 as Stanley Bros. under corporate name Stanley Dry Plate Co.;

                                        1904-1924 as Stanley by Stanley Motor Carriage Co.:

                    Production:  Approx. 10,500

Stanley survivors:  Approx. 1,000 worldwide; approx. 400-600 driven frequently and for distance, also worldwide.

              No. of Models:    Approx. 60 over 25 years.

                     HP range:    4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30: determined by cyl. bore/stroke & boiler dimensions.

                      Pilot fuel:    Gas 1897-1924; hexane, Coleman, gas or equivalent today.

                   Burner fuel:   Gas, 1897-1913; kerosene, 1913-1924; same or a diesel/no-lead mix today.

                 Fuel mileage:  8-12 mpg.

                Fuel capacity:  12-45 gallons, depending on model.

              Water mileage:  1-2 mpg (non-condenser models); approx. 3-10 mpg (condenser models).

             Water capacity:  15-50 gallons, depending on model.

                 Speed range:  25-100 mph, depending on model, HP and boiler.

                     Highlights:   1899: First auto up Mt. Washington Carriage Road (Locomobile driven by F.O. Stanley).

                                         1899: First car ridden in by a sitting U.S. President (McKinley in Locomobile driven by F.O. Stanley).

                                         1901: First auto up Pikes Peak (Locomobile).

                                         1903: World one-mile steam track record.

                                         1904: World one-mile, one-kilometer steam records.

                                         1906: World one-mile, five-mile, one-kilometer records.

                                         1906: Broke two miles in one minute barrier.

                                         1906: World land speed record, 127.659 mph—held for four years.

                                         1903-1910: Constant winner of local, regional and national (UK) hill climbs; finally simply barred from competition because they were so unbeatable

For sale:

Hello:

 My husband, Richard Vanderford, passed away on July 2, 2006.  I am not sure if he was a member of your organization or not.  He did receive some mailings from a steam boat group, but I do not know much about it.

At any rate, I have for sale the following steam related items:

1) Antique Automobile Steam Engine - CA 1890 - Locomobile Brand - set on steel frame for display.  Engine is 2 cylinder double acting.  $8,000 [WEB NOTE 10/09/06: Price now reduced to $2000].

2) Antique Duplex Steam Pump will pump either water or oil - CA 1920 - $1,500 [NOTE: Also now reduced…see NWSS webpages]

3) Antique Boiler Hydrostatic Test Pump - $200 [NOTE: Also now reduced…see NWSS webpages]

I looked at your web site and since I don't know if my husband is a member I am not sure if I can list these items for sale.

Any help you can give me would be most appreciated.

Jeanene Vanderford

1208 Llandwood Avenue

Richland, WA 99352

1-509-627-4913

Jim Keith writes in regard to packing materials:

1. For Stanley throttle stems, engine steam swivels, steam chest covers and cylinder heads. Not to be used on piston rods as it could score the piston rod surface with their high speed monkey motion.

JNO Crane STM service 387-i Non asbestos yarn over core of graphite, glass fibers and corrosion inhibitors w/iconel wire shreds inserted 0.125”. 1200 degrees F. and pressures to 4,300 P.S. I.

2. Fuel and oil pumps:

A. Garlock Packmaster #6 lattice braid graphite filled w/ptfe 550 degrees F 300 P.S. I. for petroleum use.

B. Similar Material: J. Crane style 1625 S. Lattice Braid graphite w/extra PTFE .125” 1200 degrees F. 500 P.S. I.

3. Water Pumps. Rec. by Howard Johnson

Darcoid Co. Style #921 Square braided linen Material impregnated w/bees wax – for both condensing and non condensing Stanleys. “It is very close to original material which I still use. “ 0.125” call 516 931-5900 Hicksville, N.Y.

4. All Stanley Hand Valves: Pure white corded PTFE bought locally at Noland Plumbing Supply

Jno Crane Co Telephone 800 647-2548 Morton Grove, IL email: packing@jcrane.com

P.S. The oil I use in the back part of the Stanley engines is Mobil 75W-90. For steam cylinder oil, I use Mobil Cylesstic as I still have a full drum.

All comments and feedback is most welcome! Jim Keith, 1105 Dogwood drive, McLean, Virginia 22101

Pat Farrell writes: It has been a very busy summer steam touring around the Northwestern United States. The August tour in St. Helens, Oregon was a great time. In September, Priest River, Idaho seen the Mt Wagon touring with the one and two cylinder cars. Not knowing that the long stroked axle driven water pumps’ packing would be adjusted any different than the short stroked pump of the wrist pin driven pumps of earlier years, I tightened the packing to the same strength torque. My over tightened pump packing soon bent my pump drive rod three different times, before I discovered that the pump rod packings had too much drag.

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