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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: Stationary engines? |
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Hi
Has anyone got any information on stationary engines, oppinions on what to buy, as a first engine?
I have been researching this one for a while now, and know the where abousts of a few Listers and Woseleys for sale!
Cheers
Dave |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Reminds me, I have a (broken) Wolseley stationary engine to collect some time, in fact buzzy caught me in the act of buying it
Has a crack on the side that would do justice to the San Andreas Fault, so might end up being wiped over with an oily rag, and used as a plant pot holder, at least during the dryer months will report back once I've collected it, at least it is mounted on a nice wooden trolley, with cast wheels, so easy enough to move about
rustyrecks, don't you have a Wolseley too??
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
When you get it, find me the details, engine number and I will try to geta date for you, also I can ask around to see if anyone has a new crankcase, so you can do a bit of mechanics and get it running, or you could get it welded, there must be places that weld cast, I think there is one in Shrewsbury. You could then run a pump to water the rest of the garden, got to win you some brownie points eh?
Cheers
Dave
P.S... I never updated this thread! I now have a Lister D, and may be looking for another, but will only grt one if it is a real bargain!
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erindoors Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Buzzy Bee
Interesting …
“…..You could then run a pump to water the rest of the garden…..”
How would that work? We already have an outside tap, so would it be connected directly to it?
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Hmmm, well you could find a local river, stream or pond to pump it out off, with permision of course, otherwise you would have to use a hose pipe to fill a tank, then use the engine to pump it onto the garden, defeating the purpose a little, but you could collect rain water and pump that, or use a large chain of water butts! Some would say, just use a hose pipe, but where is the fun in that!
With a stationary engine the options are endless! hehe
Cheers
Dave |
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alfanut Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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buzzy bee wrote: | Hi
With a stationary engine the options are endless! hehe
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I think that's what erindoors is worried about |
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Rick Site Admin
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I will do what ever you need, and help to the best of my abilty, as long as I am not stuck between you and erinddors, I don't like disagreements, but from what I saw at the weekend, this is one purchase erinddors liked!!
Cheers
Dave
P.S... Is the crack actually in a structual part, or is it just a matter the oil may leak!? |
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Rick Site Admin
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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Ah water, in someways that is better, but you do need water! I wonder if you could lead it?
I supose if it will be water tight and will stand up to the vibrations of the engine, it should be ok!
Cheers
Dave |
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Rick Site Admin
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Looks really tidy there!
Cheers
Dave |
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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Oh hell!
I have just bought another engine, a Petter aircooled one this time, only small, 1.5hp at 850rpm, this one might even fit in the mini, if I remove the pasenger seat!
Cheers
Dave
P.S... Pics to follow when I pick it up! |
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Rick Site Admin
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buzzy bee Guest
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps a good job I mised the manuals!
I think this is a good buy as I can take it to a rally or a crank up in the mini, bet I will be the only mini transporting an engine!
It doesn't run just now but there is a jault at the lead and good compression, so hopefully a good clean and it will run away, well, not literally or it would have been a total waste! hehe
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