The Classic Machinery Network

Yes, I watched a recent Abom79 video on youtube about brazing a cast iron lathe part... very interesting.

https://youtu.be/mx-Fw_EQJNo

Injector test.

Well, that didnt go too well. Wouldnt start. Fuel pump and injector working great, with a good atomisation of fuel on each stroke. Didnt seem like there was much compression, and the decompression lever didnt seam to be making much difference. So I stripped off the head to find water in the valve ar...

Next job if it runs ok, will be unsticking the brakes, then gearbox overhaul, then replacing the chain, and both pulley wheels. Add a service to the steering box, with a new steering wheel, and shes good for a few more years.

cheers mucca....

Found it at Stationary Engine Parts for £16.68 plus vat, for 5 litres. Hopefully it will be all running on the new oil and filter at the end of next week.

Any update on this.

Must get it fitted to the dumper this weekend, so I can get it moving. Just waiting for a connector for the fuel hose, so I can replace it. If it fires, I'm going to replace the engine oil, and filter, as its not been done for over 5 years. I know the recommended oil for a PH1 is a mineral oil, but ...

All reassembled.... not that bad to do to be honest.