Anglo Traction

Got my 4.00-8 Tri Ribs (4ply on offer at the time) from Malpas online UK. Had to send the 4-4.50-8 Tubes back, as they were way too skinny to use on a 3.75" wide Rims. I eventually fitted 5.00 x 8" tubes and they fitted perfectly. Link to when I was working on them - http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/22490-74-c-120raider-update/?page=8 .

Not good Alain. Fortunately I have not had dealings with any iffy buyers, except for one who tried to claim money back 2 months later from non receipt of item. He failed badly, as the 'Sucker' forgot he had left really positive feedback to me on fast delivery and a good condition item !!!!. A glimmer of light has appeared in my Inbox from an 'Involved' Courier Agency. They admit failure to deliver caused by damaged item and return to Sender. Had the greatest of pleasure forwarding it on to E-Stray and Seller!!!. Sit back and another wait now.

Hello Alain, The latter of your 2 question choices....... Won't go into detail yet, as awaiting the Company(s) involved to respond to my enquiries. Also reading all the Terms and Conditions again before preparing for the next attempt to recover goods/refund, before using legal.

I've been shipping hard to find parts in from the U.S for about 7 years now without issue, and recently, the offer of an incorporated programme that ships your purchase from the U.S to you without all the hassle of Import duties etc, had appeared to be a good system. Well I've well and truly stubbed my toe on this 'Shipping' where my item has not been delivered to me after it arrived in UK and they've labelled it up for return without any investigation. My frustration is that I received nothing but denial of involvement or offer of help to contact the Shipper/Agents from the Auction Site to retrieve it. They also deleted my transaction from my records after I opened a Case to be resolved. You know who I'm talking about!. I've spent every day for 10 days trying to get some assistance to get my parcel. I have 2 more options to try and get my money back if I fail t get it. It's not looking good now for that. Be warned that it may be good when it's working ok, but any problems like mine will really frustrate you and be prepared for a lot of your time investigating, most likely without a result. There is no protection offered, despite what you read, as the Seller in the U.S. only has to prove it was delivered to the Shipping Centre in the U.S. for proof of delivery!!!.

As Punch would say "That's the way to do it"... Did you find yours, buy another, or has it got your Dad's name on it? . I'm tempted to buy another Face Plate myself, as it saves time when doing repeat work and disturbing set ups etc.

Very good example of your ingenuity Ian. I see this as an addition to keep your project updates 'On Track' so it doesn't't go ' Off the Rails' .

Here you go Chris.... Briggs and Stratton 222698S (replaces 222698) . ....about £1.90 from Amazon

Strange!. It look's like it split at the front where the spring retainer is located (no seam). Only leaks I know to have occurred on these is like what Chris (Showman) mentioned.....along the heat welded seams. Must have been a flaw, or wear?.

Interesting process, and like Stormin mentions, I recall my Father experimenting with Water Injection on his Morris 8 Tourer and 100E in the very early 60s. I don't remember if it proved successful or not, but I suspect not, as it didn't seem become popular. .....................But then I was still playing with Meccano and building Airfix Kits to be aware of it.

If you're not already familiar with them, welcome to the world of Speeds, Feeds and Depths of Cut. A whole range of ways to produce items you may need are now available to you. Enjoy!.

Hope you find a spare Mark, just realised you had the Dash Tower mounted Black Tank on 'Bendy'.....just sold my spare one (reluctantly), so can't help. Worrying prospect if it becomes a trend.

Well, look's like it's heading for a Darren Special job then!. Look forward to the updates

Right, I have just familiarised myself with what you're looking for. I believe you mean the Hand grip that fits into the end of the Bar. Visible brass If it is a Mk1, If a Mk2 then the brass was covered in black celuloid. If you can post a good image and accurate dimensions and fixing method, I may be able to help........... if you need any.

Don't know of any originals, or what they look like, but could one be made/fabricated using the Right Hand one as a reference?.

Very nice acquisition Darren, a comprehensive set of ancillaries must be pretty uncommon. If it is the original paint on the Tractor, it look's very good. That's you fully occupied for Winter then!.

I think I recall seeing your Face Plate on a bench in a pic of your old Workshop (before your move) you posted in 'What Lathe have you got' (What's in the shed Forum), but when I checked, the pic is not linked any more,....... I was sure you had one though.

Very nice Motor, well done !, I remember a Black V8 Pilot that used to cruise around my Village in the early 60s. It was the low rev burble sound of the engine that always got my attention. Yours look's to be a fine example.

Well Nigel, I don't know how I missed that when I last visited. Must've been on a high shelf. That's one real nice project . I've been tempted to pester you via PMs to find out what your progress has been Alan. Now it's out in the Daylight, you're going to have to keep us updated in a Thread, along with Nigel's .

If you are able to drill it, bolt it to a Face Plate with stand-off packing between it and the Face Plate. You will then be able to use the gap in the Bed which will allow about 9inch swing. Look forward to seeing what you have planned.

It clearly remembers you Norm!. It broke it's cable so it didn't have to go back. That Oil you got out of it was probably what's left of the Oil you put in several years ago.

Thanks Ian, Well, I don't know how I survived without a press of some kind in the Workshop. Got this far yesterday- One on the right need the larger curve finishingThis one just needs a few tweaks Biggest challenge is putting the gentle radius' in and so have to improvise using what is available!. I used various Rod sizes, an old Deck Wheel and I also nicked one off the ATCO to put the bigger curve in .....needs must..... - Quite enjoyable doing this bit with the right tool(s) .

Right, I've just did a Google search for the Carb Nozzle using this - briggs carb nozzle 390395 and it throws up loads of available options as NoS (new old stock) . So if yours is iffy, get a new one and the needle valve to ensure a good fit. There is a limit to the total file size of your basic Forum membership, so you probably hit the limit. You can reduce your image file sizes on your Phone, PC or Laptop down to about 400kb. You can then edit your existing posts by removing the high file size images and replacing them with the reduced size images. I think you're restricted to 16mb. Alternatively, if you're planning to be a frequent user of the Forum, consider being a 'Supporter' for $10 a year!. It will allow you unlimited uploads. Finish on the Engine is all by hand. There was not a lot of paint on the Fins initially, but a lot of rough 'Casting Flashing'which I removed with various files. I sprayed the Fin areas with Silver Engine Enamel. The Crankcase had all the paint carefully chipped off as it came off easily. then progressive grades of 'Wet or Dry' Carbon Paper. Final quick polish with 'T Cut' Auto Paint polishing compound (Old type, not the Metalic version).

Very clean for an early 60s. Unusual design and good find. Ok if you don't need to see behind to reverse.....if it does go backwards?.

Ok, No problem, you don't have to use Ebay, I use it as a default search engine as well as Google. I use plenty of places in the States for parts like Partstree, RCPW, Mowers4u etc. All have their quirks and varying stock availability. Thanks for the perfect clear images and the numbers, we can now find what you need by using part numbers. I had anticipated and searched for the Breather Hose info using a different Engine Model number and it has thrown up a query for me. There are 2 types (I know of) of Breather Unit Briggs used on this Engine type. Here are the 2 images from the IPLS- As you can see, the one you want is on the right. The dilemma however is that both types have the same part number of 67068 !, so I can only assume they are made to fit both types. They are about $8.00 each so no big deal really. I'm sure you can make it fit. As for Carb parts, Briggs don't produce a Carb Overhaul Kit anymore for your Medium 2 piece Flo-Jet Carb (nor do any aftermarket outlets like Stens), but you can obtain most of the the genuine parts individually- . Item 118 is the Needle Valve you should have on your Carb. Note the Tube Nozzle insert is not available, so hopefully it is not damaged. Here is a link to Partstree's data base covering your engine model. NOTE when you ever need to search using your engine numbers, Replace the last 01 with 99. Lastly, I believe your engine has an Alloy Crankcase and you mention cleaning it back to metal. I did the same thing on a Briggs powered Genset a few years ago, but did not need or use a lacquer to protect it, just a wipe over occasionally. Here is a link to the Thread on here- Edit- Forgot that you may want to lacquer the Steel Shrouds and possibly the Tank?. You can get heat resistant Clear Coat, but you need to check if it is Fuel Resistant?. If not, then you need Fuel Proof Clear Lacquer for the Tank and prone spill areas. Don't know what products are available in U.S.

Little bit of progress. So while Ian was cutting up Deck Carrier Bars for his project, I was cleaning and repairing mine. Finished all the repairs to the Deck Carrier Frame and painted after adding weld metal to some of the parts - Finished cutting the metal for the Baffles and Grinder is good as new . Started to put the location of the important bend in the facing plates by improvising a press using the Brick reveals of the garage side Door opening- Gave up after getting the bend started, as it was too painful for the old joints (the Baffle shapes are also cut out and finished now). So to sort the metal bending jobs and future projects, I hit the button and ordered a new 12ton capacity Press so I could manage better. So a reshuffle is required in the workshop tomorrow.