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I thought @usedtoolman might have machined a mould to make those spark-plug caps. If you need a later style cap then Tecumseh part no. #610118 is the same, just make sure it's an original one and not a later version (with same part no.) before buying, been there bought the wrong one got the t-shirt. David

The frame for the Krestronics Charge-R-Lite was in the unknown applications thread, we still haven't seen a complete one. David

That tank looks like new now, excellent repair. Are those modified spark-plug/screwdriver tools that come with engine powered garden tools? David

There are a couple of generators from smaller companies that haven't turned up yet, the Krestronics Charge-R-Lite and the Nobco Power Beam, but this is neither of those, it could have had a band with the name & ratings like the TT generators. David

Very nice , there is nothing wrong with using the replacement coil, that is exactly what would have been fitted if one had failed in the past. Did the replacement coil fit the starter housing OK? I found out that an older coil doesn't fit a newer housing. Did you get the original insulator cap for the spark-plug when you bought the engine? David

If it is home-made then someone must have spent quite a while machining those housings, the engine (Model K) is the same as used on the Champ generators. Question is did anyone buy it? David

Just had a quick look at completed listings on ePay.com and found this strange looking O&R generator. The labelling for the generator output looks a bit homemade, as well as having the switch to select between 115V & 12V (instead of having a separate low voltage connector), the generator housing looks nicely made. David

According to the 1971 Series 13A price list (special types), engine Type 216 has a 1700 R.P.M. single reduction gearbox with centrifugal clutch. It looks very similar to the Type 195 (H-III) but with the fuel/gas tank fitted on the opposite side to normal (i.e. below the carb), the Type 216 uses fuel/gas tank part number #A-32-30 with bracket #97-12. David

Nice find, looks in need of a good clean and as usual the starter mechanism needs repairing. Apart from the air cleaner assembly I can't see anything else missing in the above picture. David

The engine with gearbox is a Type 216, as mentioned in the compressor parts list available in the sticky thread. The parts list/instructions can be found in the above post, as well as the manuals "sticky" thread. Does anyone have the missing page??? the compressor diaphragm replacement instruction ends abruptly with "When this valve becomes......", the pages are numbered 9 for the instructions & 11 for the parts list. David P.S. I've merged the two compressor threads

I've corrected the ePay link as it wasn't working. That looked nice and a reasonable price too, but neither a 1HP or CIII engine , it's actually a 3/4HP Compact I engine. David

Parts diagrams for the gear case models from 1964 have been cleaned up, turned into a PDF and added to the manuals 'sticky' thread. Note: there may be slightly different parts used in earlier or later gear-cases, for example alloy gears in earlier models, the flat 'D' shaft used for the later clutch (instead of tapered shaft) and updated bearings. I've only just noticed part of drawing for the clutch assembly has a bit of the print missing, I checked and the original (below) is the same. David

That looks very nice now and it's great to see the original paintwork in such good condition too. David

Looking nice, I'm surprized they weren't polished up like that on the Chromer chainsaw @Webhead has. David

I've edited my last post as the Type 196 has a back-shaft with flat. I have two pages from 1964 covering older gearboxes, it's too late tonight to add them to the forum. David

Yes the Type 196 has the same gearbox as a Model JIII (900 R.P.M. reduction, counter clockwise PTO shaft), but the Type 196 engine has a back-shaft with a flat, part no #42-49. David.

Usually the original or previous owner takes it apart after something like the starter mechanism breaks and before the web existed they probably couldn't get parts (after O&R/AEP closed down), or figure out how to get it back together, so left it in bits or never put them back on. I will check my info and let you know. David

Apologies for not responding quicker, I've been very busy with family this weekend. Very strange that the Model B engine has the gearbox, I do wonder if a new engine was fitted to the gearbox from another older engine, it should really have a different letter or number to identify the gearbox type, maybe a repair shop never stamped those details, I guess we will never know. It should still be possible to find out the gearbox type by the numbers of teeth on each gear & if there is a clutch fitted (or not). If my information is correct serial numbers around #100000 date from the time that the Compact I, II, & III were available, possibly they were using up stocks of old parts when the updated Compact III engine became available, for example I have SN #099677 stamped as a Compact I with 10mm spark-plug and SN #103001 stamped as a Compact III with a 14mm spark-plug. Hopefully I can find time to double-check both types of tapered PTO shaft will fit during the week or next weekend. David

I've checked the parts lists for most common engine types used on chainsaws and most use the flat 'D' back-shaft apart from the early type 185 (and no I haven't checked one to verify). The tapered back-shaft with key-ways, I have found these on a Champ generator, I don't remember any keys fitted to either the back-shaft or coupling for the generator, pictures below of the back-shaft & coupling from my K.C. Wiggins Champ restoration. David

I guess you missed these two threads, with a guide from @Wallfish and the original instructions (second link), yes the generator needs removing first to get to the screws for the engine block. David

The 'B' refers to it being a tank mount model, 'II' is for Compact II (0.85HP) this should have the improved bearings, the rest is the serial number. I'm curious to know if it has a model number or type stamped into the other side (arrowed). That is the standard model/type originally used for older Tiny Tigers. My bench is usually a mess too. So was my bench at work, much to the annoyance of the managers who would ask me to spent time tidying it up. What is wrong with the cylinder fitted? the 14mm spark-plugs are easy to find. David

They have only been on there a long time because they weren't listed with Ohlsson & Rice in the title, always good to have spares of those as they are so often missing, despite what the service bulletin says. David

How much does it actually cost to ship these generators within the US? The generator section will be most of the weight & shipping cost. It's even worse for us UK collectors, usually well over $100 to ship overseas, plus import tax, etc. David

That was the same item I posted, just without all the extra keywords & random letter/number gibberish that ebay URL's give. I bought a few bits from them about 4 or 5 years ago* when the currency conversion rate was cheaper, they were happy to combine shipping but that was all, low value listings like these don't make for sellers (with all the ebay fees, paypal fees, etc), hence why they can't do much for a deal. David *Hence my earlier comment about looking closely at the condition of the parts, some of which are damaged or very corroded.

Shouldn't be too hard to fix if the bolt is meant to be longer and have a lock-nut fitted. If you haven't already found one, this is available from on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/151651948770 Just be careful looking through the sellers other parts, as some are heavily corroded scrap or were damaged on removal. David