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I collected a parcel a few weeks ago containing a mostly dismantled early O&R model L engine, complete with a seized piston & bent con-rod. :(

I will see how far I can rebuild it, I know the cover for the clutch housing is missing as well as most of the screws.

 

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It seems to be quite rare to find the model letter still on the decal.

 

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A view of the bent con-rod.

 

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David
 

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This weekend I've finally had a bit of time to see if I could free up the seized piston, it was left to soak for a couple of days with some oil in the cylinder as I usually do, then I used the flywheel to turn it gently each way a little bit at a time until it was free.

 

Once the piston was free to move, I could safely remove the cylinder without any further damage.
It looks like this early engine had little or no use.

 

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I think I may have a spare con-rod somewhere, just need to locate it. :fingerscrossed:

 

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Looks like it has the odd sized piston rings, although it shouldn't have according to a service bulletin (last used in 1961 with serial number 006072) as this is serial number 006403, I guess they still had a few left and used them all up.

 

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David

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