willsy
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early raised base SE2decided am gonna resolder both the whistle and sv thread but need loads of help and advice as really dont know what i am doing. will post some pictures later on
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willsy
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also how do i remove whistle from the thread and the burner bung as the threads are still attached to them
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big d
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how many se1s and se2 have you had
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willsy
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at the moment i have 3 SE2's and 2 SE1's
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Wallace
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| willsy wrote: | | also how do i remove whistle from the thread and the burner bung as the threads are still attached to them |
Is the whistle and thread out of the boiler, or still stuck in there?
If it's out of the boiler try pouring boiling water on it. The most succesfull method I have had lately is soaking the thread in vinegar for 1hr. But just try put the thread in the vinegar, not the whole whistle.
Same with the burner.
If it is still stuck in the boiler, and the thread is broken, you will need to get the end cap off first, then soak the thread in vinegar, then use needle nose pliers to grip the collar while unscrewing whistle.
Be careful with the whistle. The levers on them can snap very easily
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willsy
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will try and give them a soak in vinegar as both are not attached to boiler hopefully this will work. do i have to remove end cap to resoler the threads in ?
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Wallace
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You don't have to remove the endcaps, you can solder from the outside. It just doesn't look as neat.
Mamodman has great soldering tips on his site, which I learnt a lot from.
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willsy
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whistle and burner pug now seperated from threads so may ave go at soldering later
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Minor1PJG
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Good luck. Keep us posted 
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willsy
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its not fantastic but have tested it and is steam tight is there anything i can do to make it look better or should i leave it as it is
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Steve_S
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You can tidy up the joints using wire wool. If there are any particularly large solder lumps you can reduce these first with a small file then finish with the wire wool. Its surprising how much difference this can make to the appearance.
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willsy
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will wire wool not scratch and mark the boiler?
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Atticman
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| willsy wrote: | | will wire wool not scratch and mark the boiler? |
The scratches will come out quick with oooo grade wire wool. Use a course grade first and the less course 0000. Finish with brasso wadding, and the scratches will go quick. 
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willsy
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cheers very much where is the best place to get wire wool as not had to buy it before
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Minor1PJG
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Any good hardware? DIY store will sell it.
It is sold in different grades (a bit like sandpaper is) so you won't need a course grade something fine like OOO - someone else will advise I'm sure.
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willsy
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finally had time to finish this off today and think it looks pretty good considering what it was like when first got it and the nasty paint job someone had done on this at some point is now all sorted
from this
to this
whistle quite badly dented but still works. engine frame, flywheel, boiler strap and burner(not pictured) have all been cleaned but original paint
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Les
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Very nicely finished.
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willsy
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cheers les take it dont look to bad then. all it needs now is transfer on firebox then is complete
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Wallace
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Great work, that came up real nice
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steamyman
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very nice! 
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Atticman
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Thats a great improvement, will you be steaming her soon?
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erikl
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good job!
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willsy
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will steam her as soon as get a nice evening as would be a waste not to run
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