C-101plowerpower 548 #51 Posted November 30, 2015 i did say timing didn't i? 2 Ian and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #52 Posted November 30, 2015 Well done you two, bet your glad its sorted 2 Ian and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #53 Posted November 30, 2015 We are very glad it's sorted Chris, I'm sure I even saw Nigel crack a smile and do a little dance when it ran properly 3 nigel, C-101plowerpower and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #54 Posted December 1, 2015 Glad you got it sorted out, it feels good to win one once in a while, lol 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #55 Posted December 5, 2015 Well...... The engine still isn't running right and won't do unless we find another carb, so the search is on.. So yesterday we turned back to the bodywork.. Bonnet now mounted and with a bit of trimming we found a way to hold the dash panels in place Which also means that now we don't have to break the donor Cammo 8 up 3 meadowfield, Vinnetrow and nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #56 Posted December 5, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-penta-crescent-acedemes-penta-5hp-outboard-carburettor-and-bing-fuel-pump-/181947567431?hash=item2a5ceb8d47:g:OFoAAOSw9mFWNV0c Looks similar - but may be not?! 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #57 Posted December 6, 2015 i believe any 8/25/something carb should work, all the linkages/levers should transfer from one carb to the other 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #58 Posted December 10, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-penta-crescent-acedemes-penta-5hp-outboard-carburettor-and-bing-fuel-pump-/181947567431?hash=item2a5ceb8d47:g:OFoAAOSw9mFWNV0c Looks similar - but may be not?! Thanks for that Angus, it's close. we did try to get some measurements from the seller but alas he has so far failed to come up with any! i believe any 8/25/something carb should work, all the linkages/levers should transfer from one carb to the other Thanks Koen, as you know we have a new main needle, float and float bowl gasket on the way so hopefully that will do the trick. A bit of a large update for you all.. With a bit of trimming the battery was made to fit in it's original postion. You can also see how the bit of WH bodywork under the dash surround is fitted.. Behind the bolts are a couple of captive nuts welded to a bracket which is welded to the chassis. No idea what this fuel tank is from, but it's a nice size.. As you will of noticed we had to cut part of the dash surround out to make the tank fit. Before you ask there will be some rubber going between the fuel tank and the battery terminals to stop and accidental shorting out from happening. The gap under the front of the dash surround needed sorting.. So a patch was cut to fit the gap.. Nigel cleaning up one of the front wheels. I think this plate came from a Wh 314 but I'm not 100% sure.. But it does make a nice heavy duty bracket for holding the fuel tank in place.. Tank and bracket upside down in this photo. I thought I'd have a play with the camera affects setting for this welding photo.. If it's not blue it's black and white We found that the welds that hold the steering column to the chassis had cracked, so as well as welding the cracks up we added a gusset to add some extra strength.. A view from the side.. From the front you can see the gusset has had a shaped plate plug welded to it.. So when the body under the dash bit slides on.. It's a perfect fit 5 Vinnetrow, S1g, Alan and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #59 Posted December 10, 2015 looking good as always i think that tank is off of a B&S engine, somewhere round the 10hp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #60 Posted December 10, 2015 I can't help but grin everytime I look at Horse Gut.. She does look good When I got into the workshop this morning I found Nigel had left me a kinda message on the bonnet!... I can't decide if Nigel was just checking he had my name spelt right or it was just a hint that I should clean the paint off or not Close up you can see how thick the paint is, you can also see how bad Nigel's writing is Most of the front of the bonnet paint free.. It was nice to see the detail coming back that was hidden under many coats.. Trying the Horse Gut for size, not bad but the seat needs to be raised a couple of inches.. Until we dropped HG down almost ground level we had never noticed how skinny it looks around the middle! Also lower makes it look longer for some reason! So I had a play with some cardboard to see if some extra material of the chassis and fender pan would improve things.... It most certainly did The fender pan needs a few tweaks to give the front a bit more angle. As Nigel will have a very full workshop for the next week, HG found her way into my workshop.. HG is only 4 inches longer than the Cammo 8 which is up for sale by the way I almost forgot!! 4 meadowfield, Stormin, nigel and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #61 Posted December 11, 2015 Speedy work boys, can't believe she's only 4 inches longer than a short frame commando 8!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #62 Posted December 13, 2015 Looking brilliant boys 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #63 Posted December 16, 2015 i went and picked a new jet/ and a plastic float up that had been sent from germany today and was given a bill for £86.00 what a rip-off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #64 Posted December 16, 2015 ho lee krap, why is it that expensive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #65 Posted December 16, 2015 you tell me koen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #66 Posted December 16, 2015 you tell me koen May be the only ones in captivity and they know it! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #67 Posted December 16, 2015 just hope it sorts it out angus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #68 Posted December 16, 2015 Gold plated?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #69 Posted December 18, 2015 no it didnt sort it out, carb still flooded just as bad, went away last night threatning to put a match to it anyway went back in this morning And i will let ian finnish this story 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #70 Posted December 18, 2015 what'd you do? tap the bowl with a screwdriver? 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #71 Posted December 18, 2015 no koen, i will let ian update, but i have got a smile on my face now 1 Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #72 Posted December 18, 2015 what'd you do? tap the bowl with a screwdriver? Nope no it didnt sort it out, carb still flooded just as bad, went away last night threatning to put a match to it anyway went back in this morning And i will let ian finnish this story Part of the problem as we found yesterday was the new float was too tall, which meant when the float went up it bottomed out on the carb body before shutting off the fuel! Once the old float and jet went back in the flooding stopped. One thing that was really bugging me was why the spark was so weak at the plug until the ignition was turned off when it produced a nice fat bright spark just the once! This got me thinking, so I did a little research.. And found an external condenser on a car engine is wired onto the positive side of the coil, where as small engines say a Kohler or a Mag the condenser is wired onto the negitive side of the coil... No prizes for guess which way we had it wired Soooo... armed with a condenser wired in the right way, and also the base jet settings for the Bing carb the engine was soon brought to life Of course all this happened before Nigel had turned up, so I carefully timed it that just as Nigel was pulling in I was driving Horse Gut out the workshop!! The look on Nigels face was priceless.. At first he thought I was driving the Cammo 8 without a bonnet, until he noticed I was driving past the Cammo 8 which did still have it's bonnet on! Picture a look of confused/think your seeing things/disbelief all rolled into one which after a minute gave way to a big grin no koen, i will let ian update, but i have got a smile on my face now You have indeed 6 meadowfield, nigel, diggerjames and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #73 Posted December 18, 2015 Well done Ian. The simple things are always the worst. 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #74 Posted December 18, 2015 Good news boys! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #75 Posted December 18, 2015 Its alive!! 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
