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Had a couple of hours in the red shed today, removing all the wiring and electrical components, engine and transmission. took the rear wheels off the transmission, one side slid straight off once I removed the retaining clip which i was most surprised the other side needed a little bit of help.

Can't remember exactly when, but part way through the early stages of the build it was thought a good idea to see if the engine would run. It had only been roughly assembled up to now so carb cleaned, new fuel pipe fitted, bolts tightened and so on. The recoil starter was a problem. I had 3 of these, 1 complete and 2 in pieces. The complete unit was fitted but locked up when the cord was pulled. I had this apart 4 times before finding the problem. A missing spacer washer. Wasn't sure if this washer should have been there but it did the trick. One of the other units had one, the other didn't. After the 4th assembly I was getting the hang of fitting the recoil spring. Clamped to the bench, petrol in the tank, starter pulled, and pulled and pulled, nothing. No spark. Cover off, points cleaned, they were furred up, and away it went. There was a knock which appeared to be from crankshaft end float. A PM to Richard ( Anglo Traction ) who suggested that the knock might disappear when the engine was under load. This proved to be the case. Thanks Richard. A few bench test runs followed and the engine appeared good to go.

Not a great video, but this single cylinder 14hp Wisconsin being much lighter than the cast iron twin engines handles like it has power steering. The deck cuts great and it is nice and quiet.

I know things were going to good when I saw this deck in such great shape... and then I notice a little wobble in the center drive pulley. I knew it was buggered the minute I made the first turn, you always feel it, but I was not prepared for the buggered key way slot in the shaft. that was a ball crusher. Fortunately I have two nice parts decks with good arbors. This will get a coat of OSPHO ( http://www.ospho.com/ ) followed by rust inhibitive primer and two coats of industrial enamel with hardener.

I'm bring the Sears down so you can have a drive on it. I could change my mind.

And he has a BIGGER trailer now.

There will still be things going North. Got a little pile already.

Still got the front axle from the yellow Bolens Norm. Yours if you want it. Similar to the Westwood.

The front axle is just the job for a trailer.

I'll collect all the parts I have and put them in a box for Alan then. I'll bring them down with me. Be a change things going south instead of north.