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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2019, 02:27:15 pm »
I once had a fellow steamer send me a D32 to try and refurb it...after taking off dozens of tiny screws and nuts, one look at the state of the boiler and I put it all back as I got it and shipped it back to the owner...I simply could not tackle such a mess without tools I didn't have.  My opinion of Wilesco build quality took a hit for sure.   

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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2019, 03:50:15 pm »
The D-32 really is a lot of work to take down to bits!
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2019, 04:11:11 pm »
Those boilers really look NASTY, and I agree that there was a problem with the flux, or the solder composition itself, but don't believe that was the only problem. Looks to me as though there was a problem with the composition of the brass that was used for the boiler itself as well.

Looking forward to seeing these returned to service after being rebuilt as they really should have been built in the first place!
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2019, 04:55:46 pm »
Hi Daniel, There was also a problem with some of the brass tubing.
When I had one the pipe from the eccentric driven water pump was full of pinholes.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2019, 05:43:43 pm »
Looking forward to seeing the replacements for these disasters!
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2019, 06:00:52 pm »
Quote from: MrsRedRyder on March 27, 2019, 04:55:46 pm
Hi Daniel, There was also a problem with some of the brass tubing.
When I had one the pipe from the eccentric driven water pump was full of pinholes.

How very sad ... a fabulous looking engine, and Wilesco's Flagship model, but somewhere in middle management or the supply chain, the end customers were seriously let down.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #21 on: March 27, 2019, 06:18:53 pm »
This thread is bringing back my D32 nightmares. They are just a bugger to work on.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2019, 12:08:43 pm »
I took mine all to bits. Lucky for me the boiler was fine. It was an exstensive project.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #23 on: October 24, 2020, 05:56:48 am »
any progress on this ?
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #24 on: December 02, 2024, 10:08:37 pm »
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That final make of the D32 Boiler is amazing!!!!!
I purchased through Ebay from Weger0_0 from the Netherlands and its a work of art made the way Wilesco should have made it.
Thanks for making the D32 Boiler great Job!!!!

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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #25 on: December 03, 2024, 09:20:00 pm »
I've worked on a couple of D32 boilers, getting them in & out is a half day job. I'll never tackle one again. (famous last words)
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #26 on: December 03, 2024, 11:34:14 pm »
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Whats the easiest way to take the endcap off the stock D32 boiler?  Im not sure if its soft soldered silver soldered or brazed.
One that I have a a small split right by the end before it rolls over.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #27 on: December 04, 2024, 06:04:50 am »
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Whats the easiest way to take the endcap off the stock D32 boiler?  Im not sure if its soft soldered silver soldered or brazed.
One that I have a a small split right by the end before it rolls over.
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it should be soft soldered, Wilesco boilers aren't thick enough for silver brazing. assuming you have the boiler removed, keeping constant flame on the soldered joint & rotating the boiler (or flame) @ the right speed, while pulling on the cap at the first notice of loosening of the joint will get it removed. with the size of that boiler, 2 people with torches would be better, you're going to be fighting sections cooling off before you get it all hot enough to remove. make sure the boiler is held in something securely, whether rotating or stationary, even when freed up the cap may still have a tight fit to the main body of the boiler.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #28 on: December 04, 2024, 06:56:07 pm »
As far as i am informed, the D28 and the D32 is silver soldered/brazed.
Being so would also explain all the flux discoloration on those boilers.
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Re: Making a replica / replacement Wilesco D32 boiler with added improvements
« Reply #29 on: December 04, 2024, 07:13:37 pm »
Quote from: classixs on December 04, 2024, 06:56:07 pm
As far as i am informed, the D28 and the D32 is silver soldered/brazed.
Being so would also explain all the flux discoloration on those boilers.
I stand corrected, I try to forget about working on these. 😒
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