Jun 15-01

Past-E-Mail: Cam Notes - 2001: June: Jun 15-01
Mama's kitchen, around 1941    ...scroll down to share comments
photo courtesy of Houghton County Historical Society

By
Charlie H. at Pasty Central on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 08:04 am:

We've had some delightful old photographs this year from Houghton County Historical Society, Michigan Tech Archives, and several regular Pasty Cam Watchers. Today's window on the past (from the HCHS collection) brings back the aroma of hot pasties from the kitchen. I love the detail of this shot... the old stove, hot kettle for tea, draft control on the wall, Mama's dress and shoes and hair in a bun... and those beauties in the pie plates. Mmmmm :o)

Just a side note from your editor: we do payroll for our cooks at Pasty Central on the 15th and the last day of each month. Today's time cards are laying here next to my computer... and they are literally radiating pasty aroma. Mmmmm. Maybe we should develop some kind of pasty-flavored air freshener?


By Daryl Laitila on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 08:33 am:

This wonderful lady is now gracing one of our new Pasty t-shirts as well. Be sure to stop by our Pasty Central tent at this year's Bridgefest 2001 Festival on the Houghton Waterfront if you are in the area this week-end. You'll be able to check out our new line of Pasty Softwear clothing and purchase it there or have it sent anywhere in the country. For those of you not in the Copper Country this week, you can visit our new gift section online.


By Ken, Calumet on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 01:05 pm:

This picture reminds me of how my wife's uncle used to tell his kids that Aunt Edith, my wifes mother, made her pasties so big she had to put one end on a chair while the other end cooked in the oven. Now that is a man sized pasty.


By David S. - CA on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 01:38 pm:

Wow. This picture brings back memories. I lived in Laurium with my parents and sisters in the 1950's and we had one of those old wood stoves in the kitchen. It always seemed like the place to be especially during winter. Even our dog loved to sleep near it.


By Tim in Oscoda on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 02:28 pm:

Just made a batch of 18 last week...can still smell them! Wish we could bottle it!


By R Somero CA on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 09:45 pm:

Does anyone remember that damper control on the wall? It went to the Holland furnace in the basement. There was a warm air register in the first floor above the furnace and each bedroom on the second floor had a smaller register in it's floor. These had dampers in them so the amount of air could be controlled. Now we have automatic thermostats to do all of this. How about the Heatrola(sp)wood heater in the living room? I also remember a Jungers 2 burner oil stove in the livingroom, am I old or what?!!


By Ken Holster on Saturday, June 16, 2001 - 11:46 am:

I remember that old damper control. Talk about modern conveniences! Didn't even have to go down the basement. We had one of those wood/coal Heatrolas, too. Didn't have one of those darned
Jungers 'til after I was married. Long as that burner was clean it would roast you out. But when we tried to turn it down, the thing would get all carboned up and NO heat would come. Used rubbing alcohol to get it started. Nah, R, we're not really that old yet. Although we do have a good start on it. :o)


By Cookie-Fenton, Mi. on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 12:37 pm:

THIS WONDERFUL LADY WAS MY GRANDMOTHER, EDITH MOYLE FILLBROOK. SHE LIVED ON BARAGA STREET IN HOUGHTON. THE OVEN WAS THE SAME USED FOR MY MOTHER AND HER TWIN SISTER AS AN INCUBATOR WHEN THEY WERE BORN. THEY WERE SO SMALL THEY WERE PUT IN BOXES WITH COTTON AND PLACED IN THE OVEN. THEN WERE FED WITH EYE DROPS. LIVED TO RIPE OLD AGES. MY GRANDMA MADE THE BEST PASTIES EVER. THIS PICTURE WAS ALSO IN THE DETROIT FREE PRESS. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL SURPISE AND MEMORIES.


By Nashville Frank on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 03:12 pm:

PASTY ORDER ARRIVED WED, JUNE 13TH. ON THE DINNER TABLE BY 6PM AND ONCE AGAIN A FINE JOB YOU PEOPLE DID. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THE U.P. TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.


By Daryl Laitila on Sunday, June 17, 2001 - 04:49 pm:

I'd like to have "Cookie" contact me so that I can have some more history about your grandmother. Edith Moyle Fillbrook. I just returned from our Pasty Softwear booth at Bridgefest and everybody wanted to know who is the lady baking pasties on our t-shirt. Now I have an answer for future customers.


By Joe Perlock Wisconsin on Monday, October 8, 2001 - 09:32 pm:

Am looking for instructions on adjusting and operating Jungers Kerosene Heaters.Some people call them oil heaters, but they do not operate well on fuel oil, no matter how light it is.


By Jason, Wisconsin on Friday, December 28, 2001 - 09:57 pm:

I have a jungers oil cooking stove. It has 4 burner rings and one "o" shaped ring that I think is supposed to go on the bottom of the heating rings. My stove burns too black and sooty. Is there missing parts or do I not have it hooked up correctly? If you have an idea or a manual PLEASE send it to me. E-mail me at slmwhtanddynomite@yahoo.com


By scott layman on Friday, November 15, 2002 - 06:23 pm:

Did you get any answer on the Jungers request from Oct of 2001. I am also looking for such information. Any help????


By Oak Lawn,IL on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 06:40 pm:

I too have a Jungers heater that doesnt work quite right. Does anyone have a source for info or manuals?


By Rick , Wisconsin on Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 01:21 pm:

I have a Jungers two burner oil heater and the carburator does not work like it should, I can't regulate the fuel flow, I think just worn out. Does anyone have any info on carb settings or rebuild kits? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have it in my cabin and would very much like to continue using it in cold northern Wisconsin days.


By Kurt, Michigan on Friday, December 13, 2002 - 12:27 pm:

I was able to purchase a Jungers 1950s operations manual on Ebay. I don't know exactly what model Jungers stove it is for. I have a single burner stove I am hoping that the carburator information in this manual will help me. If it has information that could help I will post is here.


By Jeff, Michigan on Friday, December 20, 2002 - 12:13 am:

Hello,I also have a Jungers with two small burners that I can't seem to get adjusted right. If Kurt or anyone else has info that may help me please let me know.


By Bruce, Upper Michigan on Friday, January 17, 2003 - 10:36 pm:

I have copies of a complete manual for a double burner Jungers oil heater. I have one in my camp and I think this is the best heater ever built!
If anyone needs a manual contact me.


By Krystal, Illinois on Monday, February 3, 2003 - 06:35 pm:

Looking for a double burner Jungers oil heater. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.


By jay, wisconsin on Thursday, February 20, 2003 - 12:44 am:

i have a spare jungers double burner stove that i would be willing to sell. i use one for heating my shop, just got it running as a matter of fact.just email me if interested, i can tell more about it, i can also give a copy of my instuction manual with it, comes in handy...


By JOHNSON,WISCONSIN on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 12:34 pm:

JAMES JOHNSON,CRANDON WISCONSIN,I NEED A COPY OF AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR A TWO BURNER JUNGERS KEROSENE STOVE.


By Mike Halvorson, Minnesota on Friday, November 14, 2003 - 07:20 am:

Hi I'm also looking for a manual for a double burner Junger. It would come in really handy


By Krieg CA former MN on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 12:32 am:

I am using a single burner Jungers to heat my
shop. I feed it red diesel and it works great. If
anyone needs info about how to assemble the
burner or light it I may be able to help.


By john neska, minnesota on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 10:28 pm:

Looking for Jungers 2 burner Instruction info. Appreciate the help..Any parts out there?


By Bob Jewell from Farmington Hills on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 11:59 pm:

John
See if the info at http://www.kountrylife.com/cgi-bin/topic.cgi?bd=forum&th=38667 and http://www.kountrylife.com/cgi-bin/topic.cgi?bd=forum&th=46072 is any help.


By Susan,WI on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 10:06 pm:

I also have a Jungers model G85 it uses kerosone. I was woundering if any body could pass information on it to me. My husband wants to try using #1 fuel oil in it. Any information would really help.


By Aaron,Wi on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 - 11:35 am:

I recently got a jungers heater but can't get it to work right or to light. Any info would be nice.


By Jim MN on Saturday, December 6, 2003 - 03:16 pm:

I too am looking for info on adjusting burners on the Jungers oil stoves.


By Jim Pawlowski, Wi on Monday, December 8, 2003 - 07:20 am:

I have a Jungers single burner heater and would like some info on it. It looks to be in really good shape, but there is no wick in the burner where I would expect to see one. Can anyone tell me if this heater does require a wick and if so, where one might be available? Thanks for any help.


By Linda, WI on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:02 am:

I, too, am looking for copies of jungers oil burner stove manuals. Dad has both single & double burner stoves. I am getting at least one of them for my new house but don't have any idea of how to operate them or fix them. If I could get a copy of a manual for either one or both it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


By Carl/Ely.Mn on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 04:08 pm:

Hi

I am looking for info on an old wood stove i have. I believe it was made in the early part of the 1900s , the cook top is 20 x 26 , has brass doors and has the word "chief" stamped on the inside of the door.
Anyone recognize this type of stove or the history/manufactuer ?

Thanks
Carl
Ely,Mn


By Randy Minnesota on Friday, January 30, 2004 - 03:32 pm:

We have a two burner jungers stove that we use to heat a warming house with. When it works right it is great, however, I am unable to set the carberators correctly. I have no manual or instructions of any kind on it. If any one can help me I would greatly appreciate it.


By John Anderson, Nevada on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 07:11 pm:

I live in Las Vegas Nevada and am looking for a Jungers two burner stove that has all the rings is complete and works like one I had in the 50's. The burners were not the same size so you had great control of the heat output. Bumped into it once and still have the burn mark on my backside.


By Ron Peterson Saxon Wi. on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 07:31 am:

I need some help in finding a manual for a jungers stove serial # G794476 or instructions on how to start Thanxs


By Loretta, Minnesota on Monday, March 8, 2004 - 12:34 pm:

Big problem, Junger free standing double burner fuel oil stove. It needs 2 intake valves replaced and is shooting black soot.
Or need to purchase another fuel oil stove..
help...
email lsoderberg@trane.com


By Leslie, WI on Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 05:48 pm:

We are looking for legs for a cream and green (the legs are green) wood cook stove, made by Jungers, model E number 2. It was made in Grafton Wisconsin. We would appreciate any leads you could give us.
Leslie
jimleslie@mwt.net


By Mark Minnesota on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 01:45 am:

Hi all,
I just inherited a couple of Jungers heaters.
One has a carb, the other doesn’t. Both have small rear tanks, but seem to be missing the mounting brackets. Brown exteriors look nice on both.

Do these ol’ stoves have any value? I’d like to find a good home for both of them, otherwise I’ll need to take them to the dump.
I can take digital pictures and get serial numbers if needed.


By Mark Minnesota on Monday, May 17, 2004 - 01:50 am:

In the previous message about the Jungers heaters, make sure you delete the REMOVE from my email address before sending. Thanks. Mark


By Chuck Suzik Ironwood, Mich. on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 10:21 pm:

I have a Jungers two burner heater. It starts and works well, but an instruction manual and info on fine tuning one of these would be handy to have. Any information on where to find one would be very helpful. Can't beat these heaters.


By cb on Sunday, August 1, 2004 - 04:16 pm:

WE HAVE A WOOD/ COAL POTBELLY STOVE FOR SALE !36" TALL, BELLY 56", 2 PLACES ON TOP TO COOK ON, VARIETY BRAND # 118. EXEC.COND,early 1900,s


By Barb, MN on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 - 10:40 pm:

I have a Jungers D66 two burner stove that I am trying to locate a Detroit safety float valve (Type H) for and a Jungers one burner cook stove that I need a reservoir for. Please contact me if you have one you are willing to sell.


By Mike Kruer , Michigan on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 05:53 pm:

I have two Jungers 2 burner kero/fuel oil stoves, both have carburetors and rear 5+ gal. tanks, one I use and one is available for sale, I would like information about BTU out put of these stoves at their various settings.


By Andrea, MI on Monday, September 13, 2004 - 12:45 pm:

I have a two burner Jungers. I am wondering what the value of it is. Anybody know. I am thinking about selling it.


By rby aby, Iowa on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 09:02 pm:

I have a 4 burner Jungers Bluefire oil burning heater.
I just purchased it from an auction.
Complete. manual included.
I do not have room for it. I have purchased too much from auctions and need to start getting rid of most.
If anyone know the history/value/interested please contact me.


By Bill, Osceola, WI. on Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 06:01 pm:

That plate with the instructions on the top of the carb is the top of the carb, there is no other plate used. Basically all they say is the max and minimum feed rates per burner in CC's. 1 CC = .033 ounces and the settings of the burner from lowest to highest (1-6). To light the burners you must place about 2 ounces of alcohol (denatured) in the cavity below the burner cans and light it with a long lighter(if lighting both cans you must do it at the same time!! Never try and jump start a can from the other!! Shut it down, allow it to cool and then light them both), let the alcohol burn for about 4-5 minutes and then turn the black knob up top to #1 setting (lowest) before the alcohol goes out. leave the door open about an inch and watch the oil/kerosene start to vaporize, if it's hot enough it will eventually get really smokey for a couple of minutes and then suddenly take off, you will see the can start to glow very red and as you increase the fuel flow you may even see a perfect blue flame in the center of the can lid. After it starts running good ( and this takes time!! don't expect immediate heat and flames!!) close the door. Keep your cans and burner bases clean!! Take them apart occasionally and wire brush them, scrape out all the crud where the fuel flows in the base and vacuum out the inside of the stove. Also run a good fuel filter before it enters the carb, most heating places sell very efficient screw on fuel filters. Fuel is everything!! The cleaner the better!! Kero is best and #1 works also. Also if you have a tank mounted to the back of your furnace it is for Kerosene or #1 oil depending on what you burned, most people in the old days had large storeage tanks out by the barn or garage and brought fuel in every night to heat with, it was usually very cold and the tank helped pre-heat it which assisted in complete combustion. These heaters are extremely economical to run and usually only burn about 1 3/4 gallons of fuel per burner wide open per day. Hope this helps!!
Slick


By Bob, Minnesota on Saturday, October 2, 2004 - 12:28 pm:

I have a Jungers kerosene burning stove g86 model,
I was wondering if anyone had information on how to stack the rings over the burners-Is there a lid that goes on top of these rings?


By Dale, Minnesota on Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 10:31 pm:

help trying to heat my garage with a two burner Jungers Kerosene heater and tried the alcohol to get it to go but it won't light??? I had # 2 fuel and replaced that, after draining carb, with # 1 fuel oil. Still can not get it to take.. ideas? what do i do what do i need to do? dale


By lab technician-L, Linden on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 07:48 am:

BE CAREFUL -- ALCOHOL IS EXPLOSIVE.


By maijaMI on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 04:50 pm:

This is a great picture. I bought a sweatshirt with this picture on it for my brother.

Am hoping that it will be re-issued as a t shirt!


By Bill, Wis. on Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 10:11 am:

I grew up a few blocks away from baraga
street, on Houghton avenue. A few years after
this picture was taken thought, late 70's early
80's


By B in AZ on Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 02:50 am:

Tim in Oscoda, you made them and didn't even send us any? So Sad!!! Love ya anyway!
Charlie, thank you for this great site to go to in the a.m. and p.m. to see who has added to it.
Thanks for your hard work.


By Beth in Wisconsin on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 02:38 pm:

For any of you Jungers fans: My grandmother had 3 of these things in her house, 1 big one and 2 small ones. They are defunct now, but I came across the instruction booklets (have 2). If anyone is interested, email me and I will be glad to send you 1 of the booklet


By Brian-Minnesota on Monday, March 28, 2005 - 01:33 pm:

I have a two burner Jungers I am replaceing
with a forced air furnace.
If I were to sell the jungers,what would it be worth.


By Bill, Osceola, WI. on Friday, April 1, 2005 - 03:33 pm:

Brian, what model is it? Look at where the 2 black knobs are on the back side, should say right below them on the chrome plating..Was it working recently? Where in MN are you located? Let me know and I might be able to help you figure what it's worth..



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