Custom Boiler and Mount for a Wilesco D52 Marine Engine

Bringing new life to a discontinued Wilesco steam engine with a custom mount and boiler! Using standard plumbing parts and some scrap brass, I'll guide you step-by-step through the process of constructing a powerful boiler that will breathe new life into your engine and a custom mount that not only holds the engine securely, but adds a real touch of class. This is an easy project that both the steam enthusiast and the DIY hobbyist will love, so join us for this exciting adventure in steam upcycling!
0:00 Preview Steam-up
0:12 Fabricating the engine mount
3:18 Brazing the Boiler tube
4:41 Turning Boiler Inserts from Brass
6:27 Paint
7:20 First Fix
7:50 Making the base
9:34 Varnish
9:45 Final Assembley
10:06 Connecting the boiler to the engine
10:22 Steam-up

[@emil.honganmaki5461]

Very good!! This boiler is safe, it can definitely withstand the pressure of the safety valve.

[@bigtalltim]

Absolutely! An often overlooked but critical part of any scratch build; Thanks for watching! 😊

[@spiderbunnystudio]

💙 Lovely effect there!

[@bigtalltim]

Wish I could repeat it! 😂