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Wilesco D105 question?
« on: June 13, 2021, 07:08:50 pm »
I just won this model, it is "new" open box. I needed a D10 engine (assembly) for my Mamod Roadster build(slide valve engine upgrade)
  This was poorly listed and I was the only bidder at $100 min bid.
  I figured I would have at least $50 into a new D10 engine assembly, so that makes $50 for boiler/base plus lamp and Dynamo.
  The Wilesco promo video at about 28 seconds in, they turn out the lights and the lamp only flickers faintly, Does this Dynamo need gearing up to light the lamp fairly bright? Or is it just a low performer?
  I have a use for the boiler, but the Dynamo may go back on the market....I could mount it on a wood board, that seems to make it worth more on ebay 8)

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Re: Wilesco D105 question?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2021, 07:44:10 am »
Quote from: ShadetreeMotorcycle on June 13, 2021, 07:08:50 pm
I just won this model, it is "new" open box. I needed a D10 engine (assembly) for my Mamod Roadster build(slide valve engine upgrade)
  This was poorly listed and I was the only bidder at $100 min bid.
  I figured I would have at least $50 into a new D10 engine assembly, so that makes $50 for boiler/base plus lamp and Dynamo.
  The Wilesco promo video at about 28 seconds in, they turn out the lights and the lamp only flickers faintly, Does this Dynamo need gearing up to light the lamp fairly bright? Or is it just a low performer?
  I have a use for the boiler, but the Dynamo may go back on the market....I could mount it on a wood board, that seems to make it worth more on ebay 8)


I like the D10 varieties,  I believe its the smallest slide valve plant Wilesco offers. I do wish it had a larger boiler though. I'm not sure why the generator is not putting out better, my experience with Wilesco Gennys is the drive spring usually slips around that too small drive pulley.
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Re: Wilesco D105 question?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2021, 08:15:28 am »
Thanks Bruce, I will play around with this D10 and run it in a bit before moving it to the Mamod Roadster. I did consider going all the way up to D16 power for the Mamod but I have an extra cylinder dress-up kit for D10 coming in the mail and also Not sure I want to make the Roadster truly fast with the tiny amount of suspension and no plans to add RC gear(at this time) but maybe later.
  I will try the Wilesco Dynamo with spring And also Rubber drive bands and see if I can get more out of it than the Wilesco video.
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Re: Wilesco D105 question?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2021, 09:56:20 pm »
Update: the D105 came today and I have all ready run it on air pump (posted in my air pump thread)
  The unfired "new in open box" engine was a treat to run, however there was a slight shortfall, the 5 on the end of D105 designated a D10 stationary engine with bonus generator + lamp post and spring belt to drive generator.
  I received the engine+generator+spring belt but no lamp post.
  I reached out to the seller who has 100% positive feedback, and he seemed genuinely sorry for the shortfall. He searched for the missing lamp and contacted me that it was not to be found, but asked how he could make it right, we agreed to a $11 refund that he posted quickly so my final cost for engine + generator is $89 plus $8.50 shipping, I did not think this was to bad? I might put the refund $ towards a more attractive LED lamp post used in model train layouts. I want one that is larger than the common HO scale.


The photo is the lamp and generator that is supposed to come in a D105, however the pressed tin base does not come with a D105 package.

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