Removing the boiler from a 5 inch gauge Stirling Single

Removing the boiler from a 5 inch gauge Stirling Single

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    Thomas Clarke
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      @thomasclarke78224

      I have already posted threads on this subject under a specific part of the operation and thought it would be better to post any further threads under this title. I am in the process of removing the boiler to go down to Western Steam so they can ascertain if it can be repaired or if I need a new boiler. I have been told it needs to be completely stripped down which I am doing. I have removed most of the boiler fittings and the only thing left to do is to remove the regulator which I need advice on. On the regulator block photo I have circled in red what I thought might be the nut circled in red on the drawing I have attached. Does this need to be removed in order to slide out the rod and detach the rest of the regulator. As you can see I have already removed the cover. On the regulator block photo I have circled in blue two screws, do these need to be unscrewed as well. On the regulator backhead cover photo you can see I have circled in red four small bolts. I am assuming once the nut or what is holding the rod at the other end has been removed these bolts can be removed and the regulator slid out from the boiler. One last thing are the super heaters just pushed into the boiler tubes and by undoing the nut in circled in blue on the super heater photo the boiler can be removed from the loco. I look forward to any replies.

      Regulator Block

      Regulator drawing

      Backhead Regulator Cover

      Super Heater

      Thomas

       

      #846382
      Michael Callaghan
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        @michaelcallaghan68621

        Hi, I stripped my Stirling boiler last year. However my boiler did not have the two screws shown in your picture outlined blue. You will need to unscrew and remove the regulator fitting screws outlined in red. You need to be careful as they are very easy to damage. Start by disconnecting the superheater and removing. Then with care remove the regulator. I can’t help with the odd two screws.

        #846755
        Thomas Clarke
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          @thomasclarke78224

          Thanks Michael. I have now managed to remove the boiler from the locomotive and ready to remove the rest of the fittings. One last thing I want to do before taking it to Western Steam is clean the boiler incase it needs fixing. Various solutions come up but citric acid I am leaning towards. Any thoughts?

          Thomas

          #846774
          duncan webster 1
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            @duncanwebster1

            Have a look inside to see if it has scale deposit. If it does then kettle descaler is the thing.  Do not use sulpuric acid as that will turn calcium carbonate to calcium sulphate and you’ll really struggle to shift that.

            #846788
            Nigel Graham 2
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              @nigelgraham2

              I’d use kettle descaler or citric acid – some domestic descalers might be exactly that!

               

              Calcium sulphate occurs naturally as the rock, gypsum – used as the base material for plaster.

              #846916
              Thomas Clarke
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                @thomasclarke78224

                I have some of this left over from a diy job. Would this do and would it be safe on the rubber seals of the boiler fixings?

                 

                ThomasScreenshot 2026-05-03 at 19-30-27 White Vinegar 5L Acetic Acid 40_ 8 x Stronger Than Regular Spirit White Vinegar Cleaning for Sanitising & Cleaning - Deodorises & Removes Grime Descaler (Pack of 1) Amazon.co.uk Grocery

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