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Re: Your latest runner - put up a video! - don't be shy
« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2023, 09:47:58 am »
Even though I am very happy to have several Wilesco engines in my collection, I have never really been bitten by the D32 bug, and after hearing for years all of the problems they can present, I'd have to say that I'm glad!

Still, an amazing machine when it is all working as it should!!!
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Re: Your latest runner - put up a video! - don't be shy
« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2023, 06:48:31 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on June 13, 2023, 09:47:58 am
Even though I am very happy to have several Wilesco engines in my collection, I have never really been bitten by the D32 bug, and after hearing for years all of the problems they can present, I'd have to say that I'm glad!

Still, an amazing machine when it is all working as it should!!!
I think I've had (3) D-32's over the years, what I've always said about a D32, is ...it's still a Wilesco...just more of it. & the absolute hardest steam plant to work on should you have a problem (& you will). Saying all that, I still enjoy running one. 😊
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Re: Your latest runner - put up a video! - don't be shy
« Reply #32 on: June 15, 2023, 08:33:03 am »
From a wreck….
To this,
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Re: Your latest runner - put up a video! - don't be shy
« Reply #33 on: June 15, 2023, 09:12:35 am »
The pump seems to really work very well on that beautiful engine!
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Re: Your latest runner - put up a video! - don't be shy
« Reply #34 on: June 15, 2023, 02:15:14 pm »
Good afternoon from Brooklyn...

  Well, I'm very happy to see that this is a popular
topic.  First run videos are way cool, even when not
perfect.

  So, I've added the first steamup of my Weeden 672.
The boiler bottom leaked onto the heating element so
I managed to solder the leaking areas and it no longer
leaks.  For now.  I need to come up with a way to fix
the S/V filler that is missing a chunk.  I'm thinking
maybe put the steampipe where it belongs and drip
solder onto it until it is sealed.  I added some
pix of the trouble spot.  Advice is always appreciated.



Thanks,
Wayne
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