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thomas
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Post Number: 280
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a B2 Waterman twin that needs the exhaust manifold. I have a Xerox of a 1914 catalog with some info on that line. It looks like they started in 1913. My engine has a magneto. They say the B series was somewhat faster. Should make a nice display next to the copper Jacket twin K2 that I got 1000 years ago at Clayton.
Picture of the B2 and catalog top sheet (1914)
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thomas
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Waterman B2
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thomas
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 03:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Waterman 1914 Cat. Cover
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solarrog
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

here is a fire pumper with a K2 on it
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jb_castagnos
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 05:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That's the first I've seen like that, intake is on the opposite side of my twins, the primer and water outlet are at the top of the cylinder, and the base is like my single, has the flanges on each side of the bolt..
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richarddurgee
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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This one just sold on internet !

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thomas
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Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

In paging through the 1914 catalog I found the section on P21 where they state the B series first came out in 1910 without fanfare. A "few" motors for evaluation were planned but "word of mouth" caused a small flood (my verbiage) of orders. In 1913 they changed the timer or magneto drive to spur gears from the chain drive in Richard's notes. I'll have to see the details of this engine.
Thanks to all
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jb_castagnos
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Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Richard, looks like a K in the picture you posted, primer cups are on the side of the cylinder, carb and exhaust are opposite of the B, water outlet is through a spill tube inside the jacket to the base of the cylinder. The base is a different design also, looks more like the singles. I've seen the K style engine, does anyone else have a B?
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keith
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thomas,
I have a B2. I will take some pictures.
Keith
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richardday
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I got a photo from Dick and he may have a solution which will help other Watermen K2 owners.He tried to post it but didn't suceed. I am not great at posting photos but will try one more time.

Real good talking with you tonight. If you know anyone who needs a manifold for a K2 I could get one cast or I could send the pattern off so long as I get it back.
Dick Alcock
815 623 2386
K2 Waterman manifold
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thomas
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I wonder if he has a friend making B2 exhaust mainfolds? :-)
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richarddurgee
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 04:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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All the K's I've seen have a four hole flywheel, B's have solid Flywheel ??

1913 B4 Waterman

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thomas
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I spoke to Dick Alcock about his casting exploits: In the picture above the advert from Richard the plate with the "groove" is for making the packed sand & glue core part (1/2 at a time & just a touch of glue to hold together)
The part to the left that looks like an unmachined manifold is actually the pattern used to form the mold. This is all fascinating since the hottest metal I ever poured was babbit.
Tom
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keith
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Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 08:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thomas,
I will post pictures tomorrow. I have 2 B4's. Both have solid flywheels and and vertical timers on the front, with front mounted water pumps. Serial #'s 1106 and 1107. The B2 is the same as yours except the flywheel has 6 holes and instead of a mag it has a timer mounted at the same location. The B2 doesn't have a tag or plate.
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keith
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Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thomas,
This is a B4 with a solid flywheel. The flywheel is 14" in diameter and 2" wide. The exhaust manifold is of the same construction as the B2. I tend to think that having the timer on the front is earlier.
Waterman

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keith
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Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thomas,
The B2 has a 18" diameter by 1-5/8" wide flywheel with holes. The exhaust manifold is aluminum and cored for water cooling. You can borrow it if that would help.


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thomas
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Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Keith,
I would appreciate the loan so much!! Let me measure the spacing just to be sure it's the same since your B2 is different enough.
I'll email you off list.
Tom
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richarddurgee
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Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Keith

Thanks for the posts, From looking at ads the oldest B is this 1910 and it looks identical to your B4. These early ones had the vertical timer up front and also had flat mounting flanges. 1913 and later had the encased rear timer drive and the u shaped mounts. would lead me to believe your engine is 1910-12.
The 6 hole flywheel on the B2 is duly noted !

1910

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1911

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thomas
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Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 12:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Did you notice the 1910 B4 ad says "B-4 2 Cylinder 4 Cycle.." AND the 1913 ad states "4 cylinder 8 cycle..." I assume this is just an under educated advertising department?
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thomas
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Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 06:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Anybody who needs of thinks they might need a B2 manifold please contact me or Dick Alcock. There might be several new ones available.
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thomas
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Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I Could not wait to post these pictures I just took a bit ago of the brand new B2 manifold I received today via UPS. MUCH more detail to follow tomorrow.....Just wanted everyone to see this work of art
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thomas
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Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Waterman B2 aluminum exhaust manifold
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thomas
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Posted on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 07:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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