Can you identify this machine ?

[wrenchjocky]

Hello All, This is my first post here, I have found a wealth of information here, my thanks to all the posters and moderators.

I have recently purchased a new machine (to me). It is in serious need of repair and reconditioning, however the price was right and I am ready to get down to the business of fixing this thing. Unfortunatly there is no manufacturer information anywhere on this unit. I have gone over this thing from top to bottom and there is no markings, id plates, parts tags, or any other method of indetification on this thing that I can find. I would be greatfull if somebody could assist me in finding out who made this unit.

It has a cat 3.0 gpm 700 psi pump
the Main motor drives the water pump, Blower fan, and fuel pump.

 

[CaroliProWash]

Looks like an antique Hotsy. Was the price free?

 

[wrenchjocky]

I paid $50.00 for it. In retrospect I paid $49.99 to much. It was a spur of the moment deal.

 

[R L S]

Its HOTSY RED with a Cat blue pump, other than that I dont know. Personally I think you paid $50.00 to much=)

 

[Larry L.]

You may have more than you think,Looks like a steam cleaner to me,

 

[Mark]

Throw that one away, the Alkota partially in the picture is a better unit sight unseen!

 

[xoddah]

what is it ..

it is an old steam jenny still in business

i have one similar is ......ok makes steam not much pressure

however i am cleaning mine up for a job next month locker rooms at health club

send yours to me .. i'll put it to use

tom

 

[R L S]

I thought Stem Jennys were yellow?

 

[wrenchjocky]

can you post a pic of your machine Tom ?
I too thought Jenny's have only come in Yellow. I have never seen a Jenny that looks even remotely close to the machine I have. The other day I ran across an auction on e-bay, of a Sioux steam cleaner that looks very similar my machine.

Regards, Ron

mastermechanic@qwest.net

 

[DrWhipIt]

Reminds me of a steam cleaner my father had since about 1960 made by "Super Sioux". No pressure but it melted the grease off the engine of his '54 Kaiser Manhatten when we restored it 15 years ago!

 

[wrenchjocky]

Well........I contacted both Jenny Steam Corporation and Sioux Steam Cleaner Corporation, sent several pics of my machine to each company rep, and found out that it is NOT a Jenny or Sioux machine of any vintage. The rep from Sioux informed me that since it had a Cat 280 pump, the machine is not very old "as in vintage". So please keep those ideas flowing people. If anyone needs a better picture, please let me know.

Regards, Ron

mastermechanic@qwest.net