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Nick Fowler
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 09:41 pm: | 
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Hello,
I'm restoring a Watkins 3hp two cycle single cylinder engine. Does anyone have any info on this make of engine? The remains of the ignition system is left on the crankcase but the lever has been cut off about two inches from the crank. Anyone have any pictures of an original?
The flywheel boss has a piece missing where a crack formed from the keyway. A repair band has been shrunk on. A small lobe has been welded on one spot of the band. This I presume is for the ignition pick up for a buzz coil.
What plug shold I use and what ratio of fuel to oil is needed? Engine no is 421.
Thanks,
Nick. |
richarddurgee
Senior Member
Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 1611
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 11:10 pm: |
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Watkins made several different models of two cycle motors over the years, post a few photos of yours and I will try to get a matching photo ad that may help!
if trouble posting click on my name in column to the left for my email address and I will post them here with an answer !
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richarddurgee
Senior Member
Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 1613
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 07:50 am: |
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Nicks Watkins
I called these the short copper top engines, they were advertised around 1914 I'll look for photo ad !
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richarddurgee
Senior Member
Username: richarddurgee
Post Number: 1614
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 11:04 pm: |
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Haven't found a good photo ad as yet, this is 1911 and typical of ads I have found - not very detailed. Trying to find one with a view of the water pump that your engine is missing !
1911
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keith
Senior Member
Username: keith
Post Number: 187
Registered: 02-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 08:21 am: |
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Hi Nick,
I am posting a picture of a two cylinder like the one in Richards Ad. I can take better pictures and email them.
Keith |
Nick Fowler
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008 - 10:14 pm: |
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Thank you, Richard and Keith.
Nick. |
