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Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: classixs on May 25, 2021, 03:14:19 pm
Would assume it would fit straight on there, same stroke so the crank will fit either version.
I doubt there´s any cylinder setups left, but the piston/connecting rod is available as sparepart still (just in case you spot an incomplete engine at a bargain price).
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: ShadetreeMotorcycle on May 25, 2021, 03:02:56 pm
D5/D6 - 7mm/16mm bore/stroke.
D8 /D12 - 9mm/16mm bore/stroke.

Difference is that the D8 is mounted with a D10 base/boiler (155ml), whereas the D12 is mounted with a D16 base/boiler (250ml).

This might be a question for Jan. Looking at the specs. If you had an old D5/D6 and could find a piston/rod/cylinder assembly from a D8/D12, will it bolt right up to a D5/D6 for a "Big Bore upgrade"?
  I was looking for some NOS "loop" style rods like the one Bruce just restored (older D12) and stumbled upon photos of D8/D12 cylinder assembly but discontinued....perhaps some vendor may still have stock...
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: classixs on May 17, 2021, 03:43:08 am
Perfect Ben!

Raise hope significantly, when sellers like this is encountered :)
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: ShadetreeMotorcycle on May 16, 2021, 09:41:49 pm
I asked my German seller(rather politely) if he could kindly pack this engine Extra well and did make a few suggestions on how to do it.
  I got a really nice email today, he showed me photos of how he packed and expressed wishes I would enjoy the model and also how he hopes to bring his family state side this year to Florida on holiday. All in all I am resting a bit more easy that this may in fact arrive safe!
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: ShadetreeMotorcycle on May 15, 2021, 10:41:18 am
D5/D6 - 7mm/16mm bore/stroke.
D8 /D12 - 9mm/16mm bore/stroke.

Difference is that the D8 is mounted with a D10 base/boiler (155ml), whereas the D12 is mounted with a D16 base/boiler (250ml).

Wow!, great info (as usual) thanks Jan!
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: classixs on May 15, 2021, 09:51:28 am
D5/D6 - 7mm/16mm bore/stroke.
D8 /D12 - 9mm/16mm bore/stroke.

Difference is that the D8 is mounted with a D10 base/boiler (155ml), whereas the D12 is mounted with a D16 base/boiler (250ml).
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: ShadetreeMotorcycle on May 15, 2021, 09:09:29 am
Congratulations on your "big bore" oscillator, it looks like it is in immaculate condition, well done Ben!

A larger bore would be nice, I just assumed (never a good plan) that it was D/5-D6 power with larger boiler, oil cups, pressed tin engine riser platform and a 3 post fence. I have much to learn :)
Title: Re: Rather nice D12?
Post by: classixs on May 15, 2021, 04:31:14 am
Congratulations on your "big bore" oscillator, it looks like it is in immaculate condition, well done Ben!
Title: Rather nice D12?
Post by: ShadetreeMotorcycle on May 14, 2021, 04:46:41 pm
I was doing Wilesco "crude" research and stumbled upon this....perhaps not special but no longer in production. For fun I made a low offer (dangerous, I know) and today my offer was accepted.
  It comes with (4) Wilesco accessory's that I won't have much use for except perhaps the line shaft. The whistle and weighted safety valve are in the original box. I gave the seller some requests for how to pack, but I am scared, as it will come all the way from Germany.
  Similar to Jan, I do not collect Wilesco...but it seems there like rabbits, if you let one "in"...pretty soon you got 12!


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