Renovation of S/S Robert, December 1997

Trolley In order to be able to move the machine for maintenance purposes we have constructed a trolley and a runway. For many reasons we then decided to lift the machine from its foundation. First of all we wanted to remove the crankshaft out of the main bearings so that we could examine all parts for damages. For that reason we set the crankshaft up in a lathe and made sure that it was not out of truth. At that time we also made the four fitting bolts that are required for fitting the crankshaft to the propeller shaft.
Here you can see the machine foundation with the machine removed. The propeller shaft with its flange can be seen just ahead of the temporary floor board. The crankshaft has to be raised approximately 1 centimeter to fit to the propeller shaft thus giving us space enough to rule the two shafts together.
Painted foundation We believe this is the proper forest-green colour. Don´t you agree?
The machine has to be examined carefully. The cylinder barrels and slide faces look great and will not need further renovation. The former owner of S/S Robert, Åke Persson, was very concerned about the conservation of the engine. And it seems as if he has been more than successful. Machine with removed cylinder heads
Hand made drawing It´s very encouraging that we keep receiving drawings from children around the world. Fancy that a steamtug that is way over a hundred years old can interest young boys and girls. This particular picture was sent to us by Oskar Engström, 8 years old. Of course he will be invited to a trip with S/S Robert when she is operable.

	In order to be able to move the machine for maintenance purposes we have constructed a trolley and a runway. For many reasons we then decided to lift the machine from its foundation. First of all we wanted to remove the crankshaft out of the main bearings so that we could examine all parts for damages. For that reason we set the crankshaft up in a lathe and made sure that it was not out of truth. At that time we also made the four fitting bolts that are required for fitting the crankshaft to the propeller shaft.
Here you can see the machine foundation with the machine removed. The propeller shaft with its flange can be seen just ahead of the temporary floor board. The crankshaft has to be raised approximately 1 centimeter to fit to the propeller shaft thus giving us space enough to rule the two shafts together.
	We believe this is the proper forest-green colour. Don´t you agree?
The machine has to be examined carefully. The cylinder barrels and slide faces look great and will not need further renovation. The former owner of S/S Robert, Åke Persson, was very concerned about the conservation of the engine. And it seems as if he has been more than successful.
	It´s very encouraging that we keep receiving drawings from children around the world. Fancy that a steamtug that is way over a hundred years old can interest young boys and girls. This particular picture was sent to us by Oskar Engström, 8 years old. Of course he will be invited to a trip with S/S Robert when she is operable.