The United States
Formerly the Temple Pump Co.
Our United States was purchased at the Monday auction of the Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power (SCRAP) outside of Gibsonburg, OH in September of 2000. The engine had been rusting away in a barn until the barn collapsed at which point the owner decided to get rid of it at the auction. There was so much buzz about the engine that day it was moved from the "junk" row at the auction and into a row with more valuable items. The engine is a 4Hp model and is serial number 10482.
The following are pictures taken before, during and after the restoration.
Another Project - Home with a new toy.
A Different View - Changing angles won't make this look any better.
It Begins... - Finally we get to start working!!
Problems - Our first setbacks.
Scattered - Almost completely torn apart.
Stuck - How much pressure will it take??
Progress - Once the piston came loose, everything started going a lot better.
Almost There - Not quite running, but closer every day.
The Finished Product - Who knew it would come out this nice??