Anglo Traction

Bit limited until I get the new Glasses, but I decided to make a Classic/Vintage looking replacement Spark Plug Screw Cap. Regretfully, I had to make it to fit a modern Metric threaded Plug . I made an Indexing tool a long time ago that allowed me to make and Mark Out a lot of parts for my Traction Engine. It just bolts onto the Change Wheel Quadrant (Myford ML7) and a Mandrel that fits/locks into the end of the Spindle to carry any number toothed Change Wheel. For this job. I only needed to use the 25 toothed Spindle Driven Gear (removed the Tumbler Reverse selector Lever and Stud)- Stub of 1/2" dia Brass turned down to shape, drilled and tapped M4 . I used a 60 deg pointed lathe tool on it's side set on the C/Line and proceeded to manually pass the Tool across the face taking small light cuts to 20thou deep, then turned and locked the Lathe Spindle with the pointed screw in the next tooth groove and repeated. In progress and prior to Parting Off from the Stub- . The result is a nice clean grooved rim to grip with the fingers for tightening on the Spark Plug. I do have Knurling Wheels so I can make a Clamp type Knurling Tool, but preferred the straight grooves for this job. I'll make a BA Threaded one as well for when I find a good genuine vintage Lodge CB3 Plug for the Villiers.

That's one nice project you have there!. (insert Envy Smiley here). 1959, London registered 6/90. Interior is as you say......real good. I had an Eye Test for new glasses today, but do I see 58474 miles on the Clock?. Shame all the Dross on top creased the roof, still, at least it wasn't thrown inside it. Yeah, I also remember Green Shield Stamps. Look forward to following your progress on it.

Ah, ok. 1-0310 is listed (U.S.) as a '71' 12hp with a Kohler Engine in most WH records. So you have a Belgium-ised Model that used up surplus parts from U.S. for the Euro market. Not big deal really, as it is converted to what it should have been, albeit with a later engine.....so call it a Raider 12 and get some new Decals for it

Can't even manage to accommodate an Engine Alan . Have to give the rusty ones a miss now sadly.

I know nothing about modern I-phones or windows 10. To me, it look's like there is an issue with the format of the 'Portrait' image from the phone to the Window PC landscape default format ?. Both are 16-9 ratio, but are ar**s about face, so it lays the image on it's side and then embeds it that way on the Forum............Karl (nylyon) may be your saviour on this.

Should be a model 1-0300 then. Not an issue with having the 2 extra fixings for bolting the engine in, had to be done as the old engine is obsolete. Your Tractor was the last of the 'Short Frames' and was actually a Transition model. The Bonnet/Hood is the new (at the time) 'Long Hood', but the old short frame had extensions added to carry the New Hood hinges. The original Techy was mounted using an Adaptor Plate to get the right Shaft height and so the frame had very few holes predrilled for various engine types. If your not already aware, Charlie Smith has an 'Intact' example of your Tractor. here's a link to his post that has some pics if it helps at all- http://myoldmachine.com/topic/2257-wheel-horse-front-weight-bracketbox/

16:1 is good for the motor's age. I was apprehensive about using modern synthetics in these old engines and so I stick to the old mineral 30 or 40 weight. The new stuff does not have the sealing capabilities needed in the plain shaft bearings (ok for modern ball bearings and Oil sealed engines) . They changed the design of the crankcase, bearings and added Thrust bearings somewhere around 1956 and allowed a reduction in Oil-fuel ratio. Ring wear limit of > 1/32" is a common excessive smoke cause, but then a little blue haze is part of their character . I've been running several tests on certain Oils for some time with claims of corrosion to yellow metals in certain conditions..............no evidence found yet. Again, very impressed with the result of your work. Decals look superb repro's.

I kept looking at replacement Allen Scythe Fingers on a website and thinking they looked the same.....had to wait to see if anyone with the knowledge would endorse it . Wish I could have had the opportunity to have done a full rebuild on that one Alan . .

Look's like you made it to 3 am in the end Darren . Excellent job on the Mower. Look's the Dogz.... What fuel/Oil ratio are you using in it ?.

Just checked the part numbers for a Kohler 8hp supplied to Wheel Horse in the early 70s. The old Starter Motor Bendix drive (16 tooth) part number was 236535-s and discontinued. The 'Low Mount' Starter Motor unit (A232981-S) is also discontinued, but has a revised/replaced part number of 41-098-03 (for the whole starter). I would be impressed if you can obtain a N.O.S Kohler Bendix Drive Kit on it's own, and if you do, it will cost about the same as the cheapest Starter Motor you can import. If it were me, I would replace the whole thing with a new one. I would also,, and I'm sure you have, check to see why the teeth had suffered so badly, like loose mount or worn bearing. I would also check with Simon Smith or Tim Ayliffe at D.W. Ayliffe in Oxted to see if they may have an old useable one?. They can also order Kohler parts for you- .http://dwayliffe-gardenequipment.co.uk/

There were differences even within the Raider 10 range, i.e. 3 or 6 speed. The Lausen Techy Engine spec also differed with Tranny type. Raiders were marketed in U.S. from late 68- 72. They stopped using Tecumseh in 1971, so your Tractor will possibly have lights fitted as standard?. In 1972 they were an Option. Magnum Engines were not used in WH until 86 after Toro got their hands on them and ceased using so many Briggs n Strattons. So if your 10hp decals have not fallen off, you can call it a *Re-powered Raider 10 (*a term applied in the U.S). Put another set of decals on and it's your discretion .

I didn't want to be first to say that, but I agree........... It probably hasn't ever been off/de-coked in it's life Norm. Go on, give it a Birthday

As requested-

Look's good. I see it has the Cone Clutch design, is it a pre 1950 model?.

Grass still not growing yet!, maybe the maintenance people crept around and did it when I wasn't looking. When able, I carried on with the spare engine. Proper sized rings arrived- ........now fitted and good as new. Replacement (used) HT Coil received (took a flyer on the Auction site) and a new plug. So all the parts ready to assemble- All back together and the ignition and timing all done and spot-on- Er!, you may have noticed I have 2 Bronze Flywheels in the earlier pic,one with a silver Cover Plate and a Matt Black painted one. Plan is to run this engine in with 2 Flywheels on. they are not the same though. One has a standard Nut for a Kick Start Dog Ratchet, and the other is from John/Alan's Donor Mower which has the Pull Start Ring (dated 1957 by the way), The Black cover plate will allow me to check and set the Revs easily with the Laser Tacho- I'll probably go the 'Heath Robinson' route with a Frame to mount it in with a 'Victorian' look about it with lots of Brass, Copper and Nickel Silver. There will most likely be an unusual Fuel Tank and may have it driving something (stationary), so I will probably shift the progress on it to another Forum section?.

Good move Mark, lucky man. Been to Malham several times, nice, peaceful area. Does the move to there make it harder on your Commute?.

Superb Job Gareth. Quality work .

Home stretch Ian . Perhaps it would look out-of-place between Ride-ons , won't fit in the Car and doubt if a Tow Bar will fit on my latest . May try and find a way to drag it down to Kingsfold ?.

Should have posted for one in the Wanted section. I have very clean, undamaged, spare V508 Junior Carb Bodies. Progress and work is looking good

Reckon your in serious need of some bedtime reading material Martin !. Download yourself a copy of this and see if it helps to explain some of your Deck fitting issues- http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2135-mower-rotary-42in-rd-1984-05-42mr02-om-810345r1pdf/ As we have no idea what model your Deck is, this will cover many of them about the same age, type etc. Regards

A non pictorial update on the corrective repairs. The Shiny new Piston has been installed. Had to ease the fit of the Gudgeon Pin as it was tight in the new Small End Bearing. I had swapped the new rings that were in the engine over to the new piston. Turned over real smooth by hand and nice compression. Started 2nd pull, a small amount of fine carb adjustment made it run perfectly. Vibration issue sorted. Spent most of this pm installing the back up Cylinder (Reel) and Drive parts. Now back on it's replaced wheels (and rollers). Plenty of clearance now between the Blades, Underside of Deck Panel and B/Blade adjusters. Just the fine adjustment to the cutting/scissor action do, and they already look pretty parallel to each other. On the downside, The paint is lifting around the neck of the Petrol Tank !. Must either be a pinhole in the Soldered joint, or the paint/Fuel proof lacquer did not bond to the brass well enough. Repaint job . Had over yet again!, found that the 0.030" oversized piston came back with Standard size Rings fitted !!. Good job I took them off and checked them in the new re bored Cylinder for the spare engine. Ring gap should only be a few thou, not 0.125" !. You have to be so careful nowadays, sadly, it seems you can't rely on anyone. Now we have had some rain, I'll do a test cut when the grass begins to grow again.

Was hoping to get down on Sunday, but learned again today why I don't commit to long term plans. No reliable transport for a week !!!. New-to-me Car was due to have rear Screen replaced yesterday, found they had the wrong one. Came back today with another, found it too was wrong type !. Unfortunately it was after they cut the old one out. Stuck it back in and made it temporarily watertight/secure while they went for another shot at ordering one. Got a call to say it won't arrive until about next Monday and possible install on Tuesday ...... Enjoy!. Should be good n warm with a hint of dust in the air from Dirt Turning, so pitch your Tent/Van south of the Plough Field if you can. Will be relying on picture please.

No, not cheap Darren. well not if they're the same size as the Coils in my Villiers. There are several sizes and prices vary. I need one as well, but my supplier is out of stock at the mo'.

Nice looking set of Power units you're restoring Gareth. As for B&S parts, I don't hold any, but if you need any help to ID and find a source for the bits you need, I'll be happy to help. Just need the Engine Model/Spec and Serial numbers first if you can post them up.

Hello Alain Hello Alain, I don't see any reason why not, after all, we are only checking the resistance and passing a low voltage from the Meter's battery through it. I would imagine the readings/resistance values may differ though.