Anglo Traction

Thanks Mark. It's a gooden again. Got around to swapping the Motor onto the Raider today and thought I'd try and do a (1st time) Video using my Son's Old Camcorder after finding the right software online. 'Ohnobucket' (photobucket) is a real pain for buffering lately, but I've put a link here anyway- http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z442/AngloTraction/th_Starter%20motor%20refitted_zpst600ns86.mp4 Video sound is never the same as real time .

Nice find, Koen . Look's like an 80's model. Way better condition than the only one I've ever found -

It's certainly adapted by upturning the Diff to turn the geared wheels in the correct direction. Also provides High clearance for Crop work. Reckon Koen (C-101plowerpower) has the best idea/example of what it used to be.

Wow, 63 .......your older than me !!!!. Hope you had a good day.

Sorry Nigel, I reckon 1973 . Can't read the rest of the number to get the month and day...... If you want to have a look at an Illustrated Parts List for it...... - http://www.partstree.com/parts/briggs-and-stratton/engines-horizontal-engine-with-recoil-starter/060102-0244-99-briggs-stratton-engine-rewind-starter/ . You can also download an IPL from B & S here - http://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en/search# Scroll the page down to see IPL and User manual choices.

A couple of good projects there. I really like those little engines and the variety of equipment they were fitted to. They are the sort of machines that you can sneak a few bits indoors to work on . Also good to have links in US for parts.

Received this image from Colin for perusal and clarification - Regards

Hello Colin, Just spotted your cry for help. I don't know anything about Mountfields, but I'll PM you my Email add so you can send me the pics to post for you here. As for the B115, I only have the Dry weight of a '78' B-111 which is 187kgs (don't know if it includes Deck). Also, the B-115 was marketed from 1980 -84 powered by Briggs 11hp with a peerless 5 speed. There is also an Auto model in 84 with an Eaton transmission. Please post your Tractor Model number and I'll confirm the Belt part number and length needed for the Transmission Drive for you.

Somehow I missed this post of yours. A 1902 Drummond must be one of the earliest machines produced by Drummond as a formed company?. I for one would like to see a pic of it on here if possible . It's probably of no help to you, but my 6" 4 jaw independent chuck is the Slim body version, direct threaded (Myford 1.1/8"x 12 whit) with no Back Plate and a metal relieved back face to reduce weight. It allows the Chuck to screw straight onto the Spindle with little overhang, reducing load on the spindle etc. If you can find one of those, I'm sure that would be the best option and make the adaptor to fit both threads. If I am correct, the Drummond Spindle nose of that date is threaded 3/4" x10tpi Whitworth ?.

Well found Koen ! . A little light reading tonight then?.

Looking God still Norm....Black n a bit of Silver was the way to go If it helps you, here's a few. As Mark says, it passes under the Exhaust Nipple and bends around and down- Then the Outer Cable is clamped at this point- Inner Cable end is fastened to the bottom of the Pivot Arm that is bolted to the Blower Shroud (pic if you need it).

Thanks for the pics, All very good. The inverted Hoods on the Homelites do not look at all out of place and a wise economic manufacturing decision. Yes, they certainly made it over here to UK, as I picked up a Steering wheel several years ago from Auction Site , probably came off a scrapped T8 Model........ ended up on one of my Wheel Horses-

Excellent variety and examples in your collection, would like to see pics of some of your others too. Homelite T16H I believe has a good style and colour scheme if I recall correctly.

My concern also. Using steel would require a greater interference fit, as the coefficients would mean Ali expands with heat at a greater rate and therefore would loosen the sleeve. Have you considered machining the Sleeve and Flange complete from Billet Aluminium and set the sleeve diameter to just break into the threaded Stud holes?. You can then insert the Sleeve and recut the Stud hole threads so they cut into the sleeve wall for greater strength when bolted. If then, the sleeve loosens in the future, you only have to make another Sleeve insert.....just a thought

Far from being any form of an experienced Machinist, I agree your direction to fix this problem is the best option, especially the use of the Flange Bolt holes for the Sleeve retention. Just curious what material your planning to use for the Flanged Sleeve insert?. What ever you use, perhaps there is another local engine point you could add to support the Exhaust and take the weight off the new joint your making . Sorry to hear about your roof tiles, last one I had to repair was 1993 .

Superb job. The cart look's the part and I like the square headed bolts and nuts .

Nice attachment to have if you can sort the missing parts. Can't be sure but I think WH Sickles and other machines were made by HABAN?. If you want to see an image of what may be missing, use this link to view one in the Redsquare Gallery- http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/981-sms-425-42-sickle-bar-mower/

Probably just as well you crammed it all in today Norm. I see your in for a 'wet n windy' weekend, so you can heal your aches !.

Looking good Norm. Your not hanging about now are you!. Unlike your engine was..... off your adjustable height workbench

Good sized bit of garage space and well equipped. Eventually worked out from the pics that it is 'L' shaped and on 2 levels !.

Wrispin is correct. Clean the area highlighted in your copied image below back to metal or at least until you can clearly read all the numbers and tell us what they are- The dark red paint is not original. The remnants of the Decal next to that area should look like this example- Provisionally, The Briggs Diamond shaped decal on the Shroud is a design used between 1946 and 1959. The pressing detail in the Cowling (shroud) consisting of lines and the 'B' over an 'S' separated by a diamond with line, also indicates that era. My estimate is a late 50's or very early 60s (possible import lag with the styles). As for engine type/size...... no idea without the numbers. Also depends if it's Cast Iron Crankcase or Aluminium. Your engine look's like it has the 'Air Vane' Governor System. Adjustable by Spring tension. The Vane needs to be clean and free to move, so best to pull the Shroud and clean it out. Lots of different Carbs fitted. Ignition system varies, internal or exterior Breaker system........could be 'Magna- Matic'. .........Apart from that I know nothing about it !. Your resident expert will be Matt (Bowtiebutler956) on here. I do have a full Service Manual covering early Briggs, probably along with several others on here who know these engines. And everything you ever need to know about these engines can be found online. If you need any more help, just ask.

I'll certainly make every effort to get kitted out this year and bring something along as it may be in a good cause. Does the Children's Village benefit from this at all Chris?.

Nice machine Charlie, is it a 60's model?. Can't quite make out the Briggs Engine Decal style to get a date period. For some reason, my eyes are drawn to the solid tyres .......and think of my Mower

You shouldn't feel that way, most of us learn about what we're restoring as we go along. The good thing is that much of the old/vintage or classic American made machinery has loads of databases, parts lists and manuals still available to learn from. That's why I like them. Sadly there isn't so much of that now, or it's hard to track down in the UK. The Decals really finish it off and do the Engine justice. Also like the woven sheathing on the HT Lead.

Lovely shine on that Matt (no contradiction intended ). And I spot an unpainted screwdriver on the bench . I'll probably be up all night again Matt....trying to work out what insomnia means?.....Question time again... Is this a Gasoline/Kerosene model?. What is the Tank made from i.e. Brass or Steel.