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Is that engine run on glow fuel or just gasoline?

Not a video but you can follow through this thread. Mine was a lot rougher looking than yours are

Brakes would just be to get closer to the original design. Flintstone style brakes would work just fine too. Yeah, from you. I need to build it as cheap as a Chinese factory would in order to maximize profits when I sell one to you. $250 -$490 for a little original seat is ridiculous although that's about the price you will be paying for the cheapie! Cha-Ching!

Pretty sure this can be pulled off going by pics. I found some basic measurements online of total length and height. Might have to go without brakes or a brake band type brake. Did find some small shoe style drum brakes but not sure how deep into it money wise is worth it. Had to go with a banana style seat since those old solo polo flat type seats go for too big of money.

Yeah, it helps hold the roller in place. Didn't even put a roller in that one, just wanted to check it for fit. Once I get a few nice ones I'll bend them all

Threw one in real quick just to test it out. These are gonna work, and even better once the process is dialed in

Was thinking maybe one of those paper shears might work best too. The guillotine style

First trial run on carb springs. I'll get the system down better but made some progress grinding the center. Then just cut them with snips but I'll work on grinding the two legs for a more uniform and precise spring. Will have to make some sort of jig. The .003 material seems good and there's plenty of it for making mistakes.

Pretty sure that cable from Bergen would work but they have a minimum order of $150.00. Not sure I could ever use that much unless I go into production but will need quite a bit just to do a repop Micro mini bike.

@Webhead How the hec does the throttle work on these? Just can't seem to find a good pic and don't see a throttle control. I'm assuming it's an internal cable twist throttle with the cable inside the handle bar part way but just not 100%sure.

yes, fuel line is the same.

nice. 240v would be the European version. Whats your location? open the carb caps and check the diaphragms. Not sure but maybe that piece is a spacer where it mounts to the base? electrical receptical here https://www.ebay.com/itm/MPJ-32040PL-AC-POWER-SNAP-IN-OUTLET-RECEPTACLE-JACK-NEMA-1-15R-2-WIRE-15A-125V/401227594123?hash=item5d6b07398b:g:H30AAOSwImRYLkHk Make sure you check the air cleaners. If there's any foam inside, poke at it to see if it crumbles. If it does you'll need to remove it all or it will get sucked into the engine I have a few generators but those are nice. If your plan is to sell, let me know what your asking

Rob Typically to get them running a new carb diaphragm is required if it ever had fuel in it before. You can easily open the diaphragm cap on the carb and check it. If it's stiff at all it will need to be changed to get it to pump fuel and that also indicates that the carb will need to be cleaned because of sticky old 2 stroke oil in there. Maybe after you get it to run you won't want to sell. These little airplane type engines are kinda of fun to run. We can hook you up with diaphragms if you need them. A NOS engine would most like have a clean white pull cord and no exhaust residue in the collection manifold. Wipe a clean white towel or cloth inside there to check. If you do sell them it might be best to have them running before that to demonstrate to perspective buyers. I prefer non runners as they're typically less expensive and I like to work on them anyway.

Not that I don't like them, just don't put them near the top of the O&R list of collectable tools. And for someone that isn't a chainsaw collector, somehow there's about 15 or so out there including the Homelite stuff. I'm not a generator collector either but think there's about 10 of those too.

That's good news! Been a long time since I've opened up an oldie but pretty sure the crank threads are normal. I probably have a metal gear for a replacement if you want it but doubt you're going to be working that thing anyway. Those old school cork lining clutches never actually clutch much anyway. Sanding the edges of the cork like shown in the engine rebuild pics helps a lot. But again, doubt you're going to be using it but do it if your running a tool with one of those. The inner wire isn't a problem. Picture hanging wire can be used or numerous other things. It's the conduit which is the problem so far so if you found something... Whatchya got?

Nothing. I have another saw that doesn't look right with a 2" longer bar so this shorter one will look better on that saw. The longer bar is just as nice and shouldn't look out of proportion on this type of saw so maybe swap them. Not a big deal but since they're already here... as I wouldn't specifically look for bars to do it. I'll post some pics of all the saws since having nice one's now after getting a couple done. Still have a Jim Savage saw (Green) and a Lancaster mini twelve (Black) but they're basically Mustang saws in different color paint. Oh, and have a yellow Mustang too.

Well, that hammer doesn't appear like it's new so... Is that just the light or did ya use a silver round with a gold bird decal ?

Clint's perfect size decal arrived to pretty much finish this one off. Clear coated the original recoil decal last weekend. Just needs some yellow touch up paint here and there. The only thing I might do is change the bar size as the one on the "clothes iron" style Comet saw looks a bit out of proportion with a longer bar. That one was restored and painted a while back so it'll be an easy swap. The longer bar shouldn't really change the look of this one.

Got it all soldered up, cracks reinforced with epoxy and cleaned up best I can. All the electrical stuff works (in theory) using a meter and a couple of smaller batteries taped together for a power source. Haven't run it to test the generator power. Had to drill a hole in the top of the tank to get the fuel line all straightened out. It's undetectable with engine on and sealed using Seal All.

Old Chicken Powers are a good source for longer conduits too.

It's difficult to see the size of the bulbs without any reference but if one of those clear 2 in the middle looks like it could used, let me know. Is one about the size of the cover on the Nichols? What would the purpose of that be?

Seems the BFH was ready to go but apparently it wasn't necessary! Good thing I'd go with a traditional ball handle. That engine looks brand new!

Thanks for posting those Paul. Plus the added bonus of the spark plug sign on your ceiling! That's cool too

How about posting some pics of that trimmer?

If there is could you please point us to it? And if there is or not, I'm not so sure there's much value in keeping it whole (other than sentimental) or even close to as much as repairing 4-5 other tools with the correct conduit