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The flywheels have been cleaned and painted with a coat of spray
on primer to prevent rusting. |
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An example of the heavy rust pitting on the flywheel faces. |
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The "Icing" used to fill the pits. |
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After application of some "Icing" and partial sanding. |
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The filled pits. After painting, the faces appeared as if
they had been freshly machined. |
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After light honing the bore was smooth. It measured within
± 0.002 inches of being round. There was about 0.005 inches
of taper. |
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Assembly continues. |
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The fuel mixer is fitted. |
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The engine tag cleaned up nicely. |
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Stainless steel acorn nuts were epoxied to the inside of the water
hopper to prevent leaks around the tag and high tension standoff screws. |
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The governor assembly ready for installation. |
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The governor in place. |
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The freshly painted crank guard in place. |
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The magneto in position. |
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Oil cups fitted to the exhaust valve rocker arm. |
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Painting continues on the flywheel assembly. |
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Flywheels now painted with the rims and crankshaft extensions in
black. |
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Flywheels and crankshaft in place. |
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The original tube for the high tension lead with new brass standoffs. |
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The black paint might not be original but I think it adds to the
appearance of the engine. |
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Vent holes in the fuel tank cap. |
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Brass handle soldered to the fuel tank cap leaves the vents open
but protected. |