Anglo Traction

Good news Matt !, so it may be running soon...................... Wanna see those Tickets burned off the Muffler

Flywheel came off the Tapered shaft end with ease and the Magnets still powerful, revealing the Points/Condenser and manual Oil Pump. All cleaned up, re-set and all still serviceable - The Flywheel will be checked for balance and adjusted if necessary, rather than source a spare from the U.S. The Fuel Line etc is ordered from U.S. by part number as it needs to be the correct outside diameter. Plan to make and fit a Felling Spike, I feel more comfortable with one on Chainsaws.

Well, what can you say! . A 4 week refurb and it turns out like some people's full Restoration job over many months . A serious tough looking Tractor Matt. Super job, just need a Vid now of that beast moving around in the Texas Sunshine. Thanks for sharing your progress through to completion.

The main body is only 11"x 7" and weighs only 8 1/2lbs Neil. It was sold with either a 12" or 14" Bar. There is a handy Canadian Collectors Website that has just about every Chainsaw Manufacturer and model listed, which has a vast amount of info on each one. Although the data held on my Saw has a few inaccuracies, so I will advise them so it can be amended. Here is a Link- http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/673d78ec01557aea88256b00005457e6/d8d083a8d741e3db88256c9b00780d89?OpenDocument

I'll keep an eye out for one Matt. I see you have a lot of rain forecast for your part of Texas on Sunday!. Hope it doesn't hold up your progress on the Case

Here's a few pics of this dinky little Chainsaw now that I've cleaned it up a little. No frills or safety features here. 'Hand Protection Plate' and 'Felling Spike' were an Optional Extra in those days. This is the Model 25 or XXV. Confirmed date is 1971 from the Date Stamp on the Tillotson Carb and the Muffler style (if it can be called that). Introduced as an Anniversary Model in 1971 (25years) by Beaird- Poulan and features all metal fabrication (diecast). Manual Oil feed and 14" Bar. Only problem I have to sort is that a Fin is missing on the Flywheel. Fuel tubing and filter to replace. Original Saw Chain and Bar are virtually unworn, so will be re-used. Runs on 16-1 ratio. Have plenty of use for it this year. I Think the Colour Scheme was designed to prevent people using it with a Hangover

Uncovered one of these Chainsaws recently Not an old large rare one, but nevertheless a small example that represents a 'Milestone' in the Company's history. I'll just put a link here to the Company History in pdf form if anyone wants to download a copy- http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CDoQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.owneriq.net%2Fc%2Fc9a0b982-4173-44b8-9483-43ff46d59882.pdf&ei=arcZU-2-Be_e7AaCt4H4Bg&usg=AFQjCNEFdlrGFqvvCi8YJp_XZAHMl7-BCQ I'll tack a few pics of my example onto this thread later, as I'm still cleaning it up and sourcing parts like fuel line/Filters etc. I also put this up on here to see if anyone has any examples still around in use. I know there are a few collectors in the U.S.

As no-one has responded yet, I'll offer you the link to Parts Manual and IPL . You need to log on to Briggs and Strattan.com and enter your Numbers in the relevant boxes. Modify your numbers like so- 080302 - 0154 - 99. this is so the site software can recognise old numbers and group several versions into one manual. http://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/en/support/manuals/engine Hope this helps.

You've done it again Matt!, caught me out and posted a pic of one of your 'Works of Art'............I didn't have a Drool Cloth over the Keyboard . Can't quite see on yours, but is there a 'Kill Button' poking out of the side?. I have a small sprung Rod that kills the engine. I picked the Genset up yesterday, it's on the Van at the moment and hope to unload it later.

Good thing is, having confirmed the age, all the parts I will need to service and get the Engine running are still available. Even the Points/Condenser Kit is the same as the 7hp on the Osprey . Also uncovered an old-ish Poulan Chain Saw, about 1971-ish. No Chain Brake and Manual Chain Oil Feed. Parts still available and will confirm age when I remove the Carb for service...... Repair Kits available. Obtained full company history and parts list already. Not sure if Chainsaws should be in this one, so may go in another applicable Forum.

Another little used refurb challenge from the machinery graveyard. Not very old, but worth cleaning up. Hoping the Generator part is ok as it's totally enclosed. Engine is very good, turns over smoothly, has clean oil and all there. I'm loving the heavy duty Spark Plug Suppressor Cover and Lead . Even the anti-vibration mounts are good. It look's like a GD Mountfield branded Model, as it has a very nice Decal- Looking forward to doing this one.

Hello André, I have checked each of the 3 Models you specified using random Spec Number versions for each Kohler Model. I used numbers from the 1970s to check them. All 3 Engine Parts Manuals quoted the same Part Number (45-142-21-S) for the Crankshaft. Note that there will be differences in the Crankshaft according to the Application (Spec Number), but the Journal spacing and dimensions are the same, and as you mentioned, so is the 'Throw' (or Stroke). If you need more assurance, Post the Spec and Serial numbers numbers of the 3 engines, I'll try and check them for you. Hope this helps. Regards.

Thanks, ..... Paul for the 'Lit' on this one, also Guys for the offer of assistance if needed . Neil, I'm going to get all the old machinery down there up and running in good condition to prepare the Grounds as the Estate has to go on the Market. The elderly Lady who owned it passed away last August. The machinery will then be sold off to pay for other machinery maintenance. I'm going to be paying initially for the parts etc. Good thing is, I know all this machinery is 'One Owner', little used from new and mostly dry stored, some of for 30years (it's where I got the '72' Raider 12 from) .. Needless to say it will be well prepped and clean when sold.

Nice fine grey ring line on those Valves Matt . Have a hunch that the Fenders will need jacking up about 1.1/2" min to clear those Chunky Rears. That should give you a nice' Enclosed Seat' feeling and have the right look as well.

Amongst a few old-ish machines in some old outbuildings at a place I used to maintain the Grounds of, we turned up this Hayter (has the Retailers Label of Penfolds of Arundel) . Been dry stored for many years (25-ish) and should date from early seventies like most of the other machinery there. Online searches have turned up no Manuals, other than what is filed at the M.E.R.L. Can't find any numbers on the 7hp Briggs yet, but have the number off the Ali Hayter serial plate on the Mower....11969 (pics taken in total darkness). Condition is 'Little Used', so mechanically ok. Cosmetics questionable. Motor Clean, as is the Oil n Filter. Anyone able to provide any info i.e. parts or Operator's Manuals would be appreciated. Should have it running soon after a good clean and service, so I can cut 1/2 acre of rough scrub there. I'll post info on the other finds as and when (have to shore up the iffy Roof Timbers first).

I have some Matt White Melamine Veneer 0.035" thick (not smooth gloss). Same material that Kitchen Worktops are laminated with.

First standard K series I've seen with shiny smooth Porting Matt !. All look's very nice now as you say

Late on parade ...me ...Very nice acquisition and Project Matt. A well proportioned Machine and great attachments. That Piston/Bore condition is identical to the one I had to sort out (stalled piston caused by Carbon). You'll soon have sorted, with all 14 horses singing and pulling together !. Look forward to seeing your progress.

We've all got some form of it John............ I'm also like Darren with his OCD. But I really suffer from many deficiencies that have these weird Acronyms like- S.A.D., O.L.D., G.I.T. 'Unfinished' means ongoing !. 'Finished' means it needs to be improved upon, therefore still unfinished. ..................................................................Schubert does not have the Sole right to attribute the word 'Unfinished' to his work !.

I'm inclined to agree Andy, look's very much like part of a Kit. Can't find any similar in initial Patent searches. Very good economic, robust design with the ACME Thread. The Square Grip Jaws could be for the square heads on Plumbing & Pipe Fittings?.

Well, I wouldn't bother asking the people who said we were in for one of the coldest and snowiest winters for many years!. This rain, Westerly winds and high tides are due through here right up to a week today ( and probably includes following weekend as well), Not what anyone wants to hear, but what choice is there?. Until the Jetstream at least moves north over the US, it will continue. Just got to hang on in there.

You have just got to find a use for that Chopper Engine Jeff !. Apart from the Myford (don't want to dupe my other Post/Thread here, I have a Tiny Plain Lathe with full accessories. Use it for Bushings and Model Steam fittings etc . Did use it initially to machine the front Wheel Rim Castings for my Engine. Rather untidy post , but here's a few old scanned photographs of the Micro Lathe and some other Myford machining shots :- ........sorry about the quality. I added a Used Light Milling Machine to my little workshop last Autumn (right of pic) , well worth it :- Reasonable size Table and will cope with my needs and Tools interchangeable with the Myford

They've been around for some time. Made by Tyzack of L.ondon (I used to work with the Grandson of the Founder). Here's some info and story for them if your not already aware. http://www.lathes.co.uk/zyto/

Not quite Koen, that is a Die Holder or Die Nut Runner. Thread Chasers are like Combs that fit into a Holder. If this link works, there is an example amongst the pictures- https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=thread+chaser+DIE+HOLDER&tbm=isch&imgil=0JQb6EeH7pRjbM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcQUsAxUJWsnjRjbiw-kzCZdczC1i2361iczuhlJQCqGzWyJaNWCDg%253B500%253B500%253BIuw-7sDmPJXhcM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.tracytools.com%25252Fthread-chasers2&source=iu&usg=__YCBVrfZDr2XOqt9ij_MbVZeI0hw%3D&sa=X&ei=v-jwUvzXMOGL7AbxxoCgDQ&ved=0CFIQ9QEwAw&biw=1188&bih=559#facrc=_&imgrc=0JQb6EeH7pRjbM%253A%3BIuw-7sDmPJXhcM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tracytools.com%252Fimage%252Fcache%252Fdata%252FNew%252520photos%252520taps%252520dies%252520072-500x500.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.tracytools.com%252Fthread-chasers2%3B500%3B500

What you say Koen is pretty well understood and probably a foregone conclusion. The exception is if you have low windows or door openings, the Hydrogen will build up and remain at the highest point and may not necessarily be blown away or diluted by ventilation to a point below combustibility. Then you consider the location of your Flourescent Lights and how they become illuminated when you turn them on !! . The 'Starter' in the lights create a spark which is open to the atmosphere hydrogen and oxygen.....Boom Baby !!! Guaranteed to raise the Roof