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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2021, 02:00:00 pm »
That's a most interesting diversion from your boat modelling Andy. Certainly no less quality result either. They do look good.
Do you intend to put them to use may I ask?
Something I'd like to look into!
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« Reply #26 on: December 10, 2021, 02:56:08 pm »
Thank you Nord.
People usually display them running at engine rallies or county fairs. Just like model boat shows but outdoors.
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« Reply #27 on: December 10, 2021, 03:15:21 pm »
There's one for sale on ebay very near to where I live, Dartford. Price seems reasonable, well affordable.........!
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #28 on: December 10, 2021, 03:19:41 pm »
Be aware that they are VERY heavy
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« Reply #29 on: December 10, 2021, 03:37:01 pm »
Yes, that is going to be very much the main problem for me I'm afraid.
How did you transport yours then?
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #30 on: December 10, 2021, 03:50:02 pm »
Back of the berlingo two man lift, that’s just an engine about 80kg for this type
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #31 on: December 11, 2021, 03:20:47 pm »
I got mucho done today.
Trolley almost completed. I'm thinking of spray painting it with a come and have a look at me colour.  O0


Motor slide mount base arrived that I'm using to slide and tension the pump drive belt.


I think this is most likely the organisation I will join   http://www.eastyorksnvtec.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3PNG-k-c2lByiDyCppFL-VuXNy0UpGWMHj06T7DeTXHXBU2-IBKyO8jHo







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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #32 on: December 11, 2021, 03:48:29 pm »
Looking good Andy :-))
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« Reply #33 on: December 13, 2021, 09:47:32 am »
Hi Andy, Very good, at least the nuts and bolt are not 12ba, keep well, bill
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #34 on: December 13, 2021, 03:18:04 pm »
Cheers Brian and Bill  :-)  tennis elbow has gone  O0


Today I made some modifications before testing the pump with the help of my other engine. The size of the drive pulley on the engine dictates the speed of the pump. These engines only run at one speed 750rpm which is maintained under load by a governor. Here the pump is running at about 270 rpm.
https://youtu.be/wgQgo1M1Zv8
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #35 on: December 13, 2021, 05:07:52 pm »
Looks spot on Andy, you will have to book a space at Harrogate Model Engineering Show  :-))

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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #36 on: December 13, 2021, 05:20:25 pm »
I would like to know the size and from whom you got the casters Andy?
Many thanks
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #37 on: December 13, 2021, 05:45:05 pm »
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #38 on: December 16, 2021, 11:42:31 pm »
Hi Andy,


This might be a daft suggestion but I spent a few years working for a local company who made me drag heavy parts into and out of the pickup and vans.  I know manual handling is different when you work but the principles are the same and putting your back or arm out is no fun either way.  I eventually got a manual scissor lift for putting things in and out of the van.  The link I attach is not what we got because I think we paid no more than 250'odd quid, or a cheap one is avilable at that price (I found it the other night on phone but not since) but looks the same but what a difference it was with one!  We also used it to work on as a portable bench also.

...I think we paid closer to a couple of hundred quid, for a 150kg rated one.  It's not that bad considering price of work benches etc.

https://www.bigdug.co.uk/handling-lifting-c22/lifting-c5797/scissor-lift-tables-c753/scissor-lift-tables-capacity-200kg-to-800kg-p13471

....Just thought I'd mention it as when you're moving heavy things everything helps, particularly you think a 4 man lift would be OK, but you can't usually fit 2 people or more in the back of a van or pick-up.  Of course, no advice applies outside of work -where the mythical "common sense" prevails.

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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #39 on: December 17, 2021, 01:03:03 pm »
good idea except that you have to get on the platform first and that is when you are vulnerable, nemesis
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #40 on: December 17, 2021, 05:19:39 pm »
Well thank you for thinking of me Rich  O0


However the lowest height of that trolley is about equal to the two obstacles I will encounter to my garden gate.
It really is quite easy to manoeuvre on my trolley and the weight won't be felt pushing it up shallow ramps into the back of the Berlingo.


Meanwhile the pump rebuild is under way. Although it does pump water it is barely a shadow of its former self and should be capable of self priming.
So this is the mix of crap I've encountered that are supposed to be valves like those of a heart.  {-)



I got new sealing washers from SEP in York but the rest I've cobbled together myself.




This is every bit as interesting as scratch building  :-)



I'm now waiting for parts to rebuild the piston.


Trolley awaiting a third coat of boiled Linseed Oil
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #41 on: December 17, 2021, 06:42:40 pm »
A complete change of scale with this project, fresh cut timber and linseed oil, i can almost smell it.
Great to follow once again.....
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #42 on: December 17, 2021, 06:48:27 pm »
Cheers Nord
Stationary Engine Parts SEP in York even sent me a Christmas card and a present of an LED inspection lamp with my latest order  8)  doesn’t take long to develop relationships  :-)


If this refurb works as expected it will be such a boost in power and satisfaction too  :-))
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #43 on: December 18, 2021, 10:48:20 am »
Next you will be buying an ex mobility berlingo with the wheelchair ramp already fitted  {-)
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #44 on: December 20, 2021, 10:08:52 pm »
I've considered that as my wife has decided she also wants a Berlingo automatic since she broke her foot. The ride height alone is a big factor, sitting in her 207 feels like your bum is scraping the tarmac  %%


My trolley is back outside now with engine and pump base fitted for good.
Fuel tank is now on so it's only the flywheel cowling I'm short of but tonight I've bought a cowling with another engine attached to it  %%  and as the price is so fair another even older engine thrown in, a 1947 Petter A11  :embarrassed:



Meanwhile I've re engineered the pump piston which cannot possible have been original anyway.




















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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #45 on: December 21, 2021, 01:58:07 am »
Quote from: nemesis on December 17, 2021, 01:03:03 pm
good idea except that you have to get on the platform first and that is when you are vulnerable, nemesis

...bunk.  But as Andy said since it doesn't suit.  I only mentioned it as a suggestion.

Actually I watch this thread in awe.  I worked for a pumping contractor and whist I did repair pumps, we didn't do restorations!
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #46 on: December 21, 2021, 08:29:26 am »
Thanks Rich
This pump could be from the 1930's and most likely made by Climax. Unfortunately there are no identifying marks to confirm but it does look like one. Parts are none existent as is any literature so improvisation is the only way to keep them going.
I'm confident that it will self prime and be very powerful when finished. I've not chosen a colour yet but it was originally mid Brunswick green. I will most likely paint it the same as the engine so it looks as one unit.


Under advice from Facebook I've ordered a tin of Neatsfoot oil to soak the piston in before reassembly.
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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #47 on: December 21, 2021, 08:48:27 am »
Loving the stationary engines Andy, VERY nice indeed and excellent workmanship too.
I feel that there's something quite hypnotic about watching them in operation, especially some of the really slow running ones, plus hit'n'miss engines too.
I have an old Petter P55e that came out of my Uncles old yacht many years ago. It needs some bearings as was getting a bit noisy, but it's still free, as I turn it over every so often, but will need a total rebuild one day(hen time allows).


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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #48 on: December 22, 2021, 06:55:03 pm »
Thank you Will
I collected lots of stuff from Goole today. The important part to finish my second engine is now stripped ready for rust treatment and primer. I'll save finish painting for the return of warm weather. Once this is on it won't take much more to fire up this engine that hasn't run since the 80's
Looking forwards to a pain free crank up on Friday  :-)






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Re: What I've been up to
« Reply #49 on: December 23, 2021, 08:29:34 am »
What a good thread you have made this into Andy. Always readable. Pictures so good.
Good luck with firing this one up Xmas eve.
Merry Christmas.
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