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Bill Foster
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| | Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 03:54 pm: | 
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I have recently inherited a PW-27 that my father picked up about 15 years ago. At that time it was given a coat of paint and some attention but since then has been in a garage. I have purchased the BH-25 and PW-27 manual from this site and have found it to be very helpfull in learning about these engines. I have not done anything to the engine yet. I have checked by cracking one of the plugs in the lower portion of the water passages and found regular green antifreeze pouring out. So I at least know it was not put away dry. I however can tell there is some rust buildup in the passages as the antifreeze would not pour out easily until the buildup was cleared. I have removed the spark plug and the visible valve appears to be at least wet. The visible valve also appears to have a few slight scratches as though someone used a screw driver through the spark plug hole and tried to scratch the carbon off. I have not yet removed the cover for the reverse gear to check on its condition and oil level. At this point I would appreciate adivce on how to proceed with this engine?
I have hopes of getting it running and ideally installing it in a small launch. I have read some of the postings on the site and I am reluctant to remove the cylinder head as gaskets are an issue. Should I worry about the condition of the valve? Should I be concerned about forgein matter in the cylinder?
I hope to have more details in the following weeks as I have not had time to really familiarize myself with the engine or the accessories.
Thanks for the help, Bill Foster |
John Matter
Visitor
| | Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 09:49 pm: |
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Bill Gasket is availlable From Molina Gasket Co in Torrence Cal. Mine was expensive but excellent quality. Copper jacket with compressible material in the center, exactly like original. Good luck. John |
Jeff Hall
New member
Username: jeff_hall
Post Number: 2
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 04:48 pm: |
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I bought two from Olsons Gaskets @ $25 ea. They are not metal clad,but I have not needed the spare yet. olsonsgaskets@net-nw.com |
Patrick Hague
Visitor
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 11:58 pm: |
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I have been trying to get my Palmer 27 running. Things keep going wrong so far when I started it was only the Magneto (no spark). Upon removing the Mag. the intake manifold came off in two pieces and of course the copper exhaust needed repair. After making these repairs I was about to reassemble the engine when I discovered that when the engine is turned over the Mag. / water pump drive is not turning. I think the engine may have to come out to make the repair can anyone help with information. I have some information on the engine what I really need is a picture breakdown on it to see what makes it work. I am about to abandon the project, can anyone help. |
Richard A. Day Jr.
Senior Member
Username: richardday
Post Number: 604
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 06:51 am: |
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Andrew sells the reprint of the Palmer Manual for the BH and PW-27. YOu will see photographs and a lot of material on the PW-27. If you can find a manual on the Wisconsin model AEH you will have the basic guts of the PW-27. Palmer converted it to marine use by adding the water cooled cylinder and water pump, marine carburetor etc. Don't talk Palmer to Wisconsin folks as they well think you are nuts. Talk model AEH. |
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