A Strong, Reliable Hinge for One of the Hardest-Working Parts on Your Engine, the smokebox door.
 
We've all seen it: a beautiful Rumely restoration marred by a broken, welded, or missing smoke box door hinge. These parts took a beating—constantly supporting the weight of a heavy cast door while enduring intense heat cycles. Finding a good original is tough. That’s why we decided to make a new one that’s better and stronger than the original.
 
This brand-new hinge that bolts up exactly like the factory part, ensuring your smoke box door swings smoothly and seals correctly.
 
This isn't just any casting. We made these hinges from high-strength Ductile Iron. The original gray iron hinges were brittle and prone to cracking under the stress of the heavy door. Our ductile iron version is significantly stronger and can better withstand the vibration and constant use, meaning you won't have to worry about this critical part failing.
 
This is a straightforward, reliable part made by people who actually work on these engines. It’s designed to solve a common problem and last for generations.
 
Features & Benefits:
 
Exact-Fit Reproduction: 3D scanned from a perfect original to ensure a bolt-on fit with factory-correct alignment.
Upgraded Ductile Iron: Cast in high-strength ductile iron, offering superior toughness and resistance to cracking compared to the original brittle material.
Built for Stress: Engineered to easily support the weight of the heavy smoke box door through countless heat cycles without failing.
Authentic Appearance: Retains the precise look and form of the original part, making it perfect for a high-quality steam engine restoration.
Made by Restorers: A part created to solve a real-world problem for fellow antique machinery enthusiasts.
 
Fitment Note:
 
This Smoke Box Door Hinge is designed specifically for use on 1896ish to 1907 early M. Rumely steam traction engines. Since the radius of the barrel was somewhat close M Rumely used the same part number on 12 through 20Hp models. We strongly recommend you compare measurements from your smoke box and door to ensure a perfect match.
 
Specifications
 
AttributeDescriptionPart NameSmoke Box Door HingeFitmentM. Rumely 12-20 Hp Steam Traction Engine (1896ish-1907)Also Known AsSmokebox Hinge, Fire Door HingeMaterialHigh-Strength Ductile IronManufacturingSand Casting