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Wilesco D 409 Traction Engine Help Needed.
« on: February 01, 2025, 01:36:37 pm »
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2025, 08:51:05 am »
Looked at a Wilesco steam roller with the same crank spacer/screw combination. It appears that your shoulder screw doesn't have enough length to work. These should "bottom out" on the crank disc with the spacer before clamping down on the connecting rod. I don't know if Wilesco has spare hardware down to that level.
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2025, 11:01:45 am »
Ministeam lists the part you may need. Unfortunately, they are out of stock.  https://www.ministeam.com/collections/wilesco-d409-parts?page=2
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2025, 11:37:32 pm »
Thank you Bret for your assistance,Ministeam is out of stock on 88% of Wilesco parts,I will be searching USA for other possible dealers.

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Re: Wilesco D 409 Traction Engine Help Needed.
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2025, 03:30:19 am »
Try Peter Schaefer, he’s very helpful and his English is good

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2025, 05:57:08 am »
Thank you Nick,I will be contacting Peter Schaefer.Happy Steaming Buddy.
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2025, 08:27:10 am »
Forgot about Forest Classics for a source. They are out of stock too. Must be a popular part. https://www.forest-classics.co.uk/wilesco/wilesco-spares/wilescxo-01759-crank-disc-d15-106-305-320-366-396-406-496-409-430
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Re: Wilesco D 409 Traction Engine Help Needed.
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2025, 08:43:01 am »
HiBret,Yes they are out of it so far the screw I made for the Crank disc is holding up but I believe the threads will ruin the brass spacer,I am trying to deal directly with Wilesco in Germany just waiting to hear back from then,Thank you again Bret for Trying to locate or fab this screw.

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