This is a great help to me as I have just bought one of these, my first stationary engine! Well done on a great video, but dont repeatedly push the tickler like that, you will break it!
that is the petrol parafin engine is'nt it but that my grandads wolsley is alot harder to start because it needs a new plug in most of the time and it boils very fast can you tell me how to stop these problems we dont know what type it is because this is the symble on the timing cover wdll is it a wd11 or a wd2? advice will be a god send
If it boils to fast, that means it is getting to hot too quickly, so to reduce that you could try slowing it down by turning the knurled screw anticlockwise. The spark plug problem could be down to heat from the engine. try cleaning the points in the mag with emery paper. The type of your engine is as far as I know a WD2
pressing the "tickler" repeatedly like that will eventually damage the float, you should only press and hold it down for two or three seconds. The idea is to raise the level of the fuel thus providing a rich mixture. (retired mechanic)
That's a great instructional video. Thanks for sharing your engine know-how. I see that you're a teen and that you're already a skilled mechanic. Your hands tell the story of that.
Grease and skinned knuckles are part of the trade.
I nickname these engines "pumpkin" engines because the fins on the hopper remind me of a pumpkin.
Great to see one restored to its former glory!
Here, in Australia, these Wolseley stationary engines were a popular choice to drive sheep sheering machines and small pumps
OzzInter 1 year ago
boy do they sound good running.
ctraugh2005 1 year ago
Neat old engine. Really like the old iron. Also like your accent!
davida1hiwaaynet 2 years ago
this is how every stationary engine should sound!!!!!
psprules138 2 years ago
I dont know why some people call it a tickler its called a PRIMER
Bobbymitchell10 2 years ago
Actally, its called a float chamber as theres a float in there!!
goldie103103 2 years ago
@Bobbymitchell10 Because we're British, we say tickler, though I'm sure some Brits will call it a primer instead.
G1NZOU 1 year ago
This is a great help to me as I have just bought one of these, my first stationary engine! Well done on a great video, but dont repeatedly push the tickler like that, you will break it!
Thanks.
steamwally 2 years ago
I do that with the D.
goldie103103 2 years ago
I once had a motorcycle (1948 CZ 125) with dents in the top of the float. Methinks that a prior owner wasn't very tender with the tickler.
ANewNormalcy 3 years ago
that is the petrol parafin engine is'nt it but that my grandads wolsley is alot harder to start because it needs a new plug in most of the time and it boils very fast can you tell me how to stop these problems we dont know what type it is because this is the symble on the timing cover wdll is it a wd11 or a wd2? advice will be a god send
macfletcherhotmail 3 years ago
If it boils to fast, that means it is getting to hot too quickly, so to reduce that you could try slowing it down by turning the knurled screw anticlockwise. The spark plug problem could be down to heat from the engine. try cleaning the points in the mag with emery paper. The type of your engine is as far as I know a WD2
angamoos 3 years ago
Hi there, if your timing is set wrong this will cause it to boil up quick.
steamwally 2 years ago
pressing the "tickler" repeatedly like that will eventually damage the float, you should only press and hold it down for two or three seconds. The idea is to raise the level of the fuel thus providing a rich mixture. (retired mechanic)
alanex017 3 years ago 10
Thanks for the advice. Will take that into account.
Angamoos
angamoos 3 years ago
That's a great instructional video. Thanks for sharing your engine know-how. I see that you're a teen and that you're already a skilled mechanic. Your hands tell the story of that.
Grease and skinned knuckles are part of the trade.
HartfordTommy 4 years ago 9