Vintage Doll & Co steam engine

• Vintage Doll & Co steam engine
  Posted by Diverguy64 on 05 Jun, 2021 20:47
• I’ve acquired a vintage 1930s vintage Doll & Co steam engine. Unlike my various Wilesco steam engines, this one doesn’t have a sliding tray for solid fuel under the boiler. It’s round, has a wick, and looks like it holds a liquid. What kind of fuel goes in here? Kerosene or something similar?
  
  Any advice would be appreciated!
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 05 Jun, 2021 20:59
• A picture of the burner would be helpful , but I'm guessing the fuel would be similar to denatured alcohol.
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 05 Jun, 2021 23:57
• Yes, denatured alcohol/methylated spirits (depending on what part of the world you’re in)
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 06 Jun, 2021 03:26
• The Doll & Co. machines were, like all steam engines produced in Nuremberg in the 1920 - 1940 years, heated with methylated spirits. Can you show pictures of the machine here in the forum? You write that the machine has a round burner. I therefore assume that it is a small horizontal one or one of Doll's vertical machines.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Diverguy64 on 06 Jun, 2021 05:05
• Sorry for all the clutter. This is the machine and its tiny, round burner. Looks like something that would heat a fondue pot.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Diverguy64 on 06 Jun, 2021 05:07
• Engine
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by mauricedelaat on 06 Jun, 2021 06:31
• Hi,
  
  Some info on your Doll..
  I use 98% Alcohol for all my machines.
  
  
  Regards,
  
  Maurice
  
  
  
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 06 Jun, 2021 06:48
• I agree with Maurice.
  
  Doll 348/1
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Diverguy64 on 06 Jun, 2021 14:03
• Good to know, especially the information on the fuel. Any ideas where I might find a replacement whistle for it? The top is missing off mine.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by mauricedelaat on 06 Jun, 2021 14:32
• Hi
  
  A food place for parts would be e-bay Germany.
  
  
  Maurice.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 07 Jun, 2021 13:03
• Hello,
  
  the matching steam whistle for the small machine is just offered on ebay Germany.
  
  https://www.ebay.de/itm/144003031763?hash=item21873fe2d3:g:8WUAAOSwFN9fgEie
  
  The price is still within normal limits. The whistle should fit. You should measure the internal thread in the boiler of your machine as a precaution.
  
  Information from the seller:
  
  Pipe for Doll steam engine
  Thread 5,1 mm
  Height 4 cm
  
  
  Shipping to Australia and USA is currently by sea
  
  I have bought from this seller more often. He is absolutely trustworthy and correct.
  
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Diverguy64 on 07 Jun, 2021 19:18
• Exactly what I’m looking for!
  I will have to translate it and see if they ship to faraway Canada.
  Thank you, sir.
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 08 Jun, 2021 00:14
• I bought from the seller many times. I believe her name is Jutta.
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Dampfopa on 08 Jun, 2021 12:21
• Yes, her name is Jutta Wildmoser and she lives in a place near Munich, Bavaria. I am sure that she also sends the little pipe to "far far away" Canada. Costs only something and takes its time (shipping by sea).
  
  Good Luck
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by mauricedelaat on 08 Jun, 2021 16:15
• Hi,
  
   
  Yes, Jutta is a very reliable and helpful seller, overseas is not an issue.
  Not always cheap, but always good products !
  
  I recommend this seller.
  
  
  Regards,
  
  
  Maurice.
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