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Hello all. I thought I'd share my most recently acquired project. Its an old International LB 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hp stationary engine. I have been collection old air cooled engines for awhile now, but this is my first of this type engine. Its getting a full restoration. The engine wasn't in to bad a shape when I got it. No compression, but it wasn't stuck, and it was complete. Here are a couple pics of it before disassembly. Matt

Doing a nice job there. I'll swap you the amount of painting.

I have to say this. Considering this is only a 2 hp engine, it is HEAVY!!!! Even with it stripped down to just the block, I hate trying to carry this thing around! I had to hunt down a few parts for this engine, like a lid for the water hopper, a correct valve cover wing nut, and oil fill plug. I also found a correct flat belt pulley to replace the triple groove one that I cut off. I've started painting, and I'm using the correct IH red for the job. I still have alot of painting to do, but the block, and head are done. I've ordered a set of new decals for it, as well as a replacement ID tag. This is where I'm at with this project as of today. Hope you guys enjoy the pics. Matt Thanks, and these were made from 1940-48, and were some of the very last of this design. Matt

That's a good solid looking engine Matt, what age would that be? Iain

it was a great day, ian has worked so hard on this project and he certanly had a smile on his face once the camara was switched off, and as for me i suppose its called getting older but i look like a small fat jeremy clarkson

Well it seems Jack must be dead! Yet again no contact what so ever. So, if anybody else ever wishes to buy then please contact me. But please dont mess me arround as its getting very annoying now

I went to replace the grill on my Massey MF-16, next thing I knew it was in pieces on the floor and it was 2am. Your doing a fantastic job and inspiring others, thanks.

You need my tractors autographs, they do all the work. Except for the Bolens I haven't restored any of them. I am blessed with having them, but the real tribute goes to those that made them and those that kept them up. I have 17 now and many, many implements, I hope this collection can grow, stay intact and out live me.

Wow, I love it. It sounds great. Firing it up must be a real boost. You are doing a fantastic job. I thought you were looking over your shoulder because you heard what my wife said BTW. Andrew, we must have been at the same Motorhead concert if it was the Bomber tour. Iain

Evening all, well after the shock of finding a fully grown tree outside my workshop when I arrived! I started to sort out this mess of wiring.. And by the end of the day, the Beast has awakened

A bit more this morning. First coat on underside of fender. Not the best of photo's. Foot plates cleaned up this morning then underneath primed with red oxide. And a bit of bling..

Good to see your progress Norm. I was getting worried that you'll spend more than 2 years to finish this like me on my C-120 . Black look's good. Would nice to also see the Motor Black and a bit of Silver perhaps?............or polished steel !- Keep up the good work and piccies for Chris .