Good evening folks,
It's been quite some time since my last restoration thread so I've decided to make a little comeback :thumbsup:
The Candidate: A 1969 Briggs and Stratton 2HP, with a vaccu-jet carburetor and 5/8" crankshaft
The Plan: To make a tough, reliable engine that looks better than it did new.
This motor has been lounging around the shed for quite some time now and after being inspired to finish it up I dug it out and got to work!
Before it was stripped down it had almost no compression at all, and I could easily pull the engine over with one finger, but that didn't stop it from pulling me around for several months! I had to run it ungoverned to actually make the bike move :laugh:
I tore it down about a year ago with the intention of getting it done quickly but I purchased other projects and this engine had to wait its turn! Now it's on the workbench, the bottom end all buttoned up and awaiting a new paintjob!
Since my "Hot Rod" 3HP turned out so well with the duplicolor Metalcast paint-job, I have decided to utilize the metalcast paint on this restoration. I have decided that I would like to paint the engine either Metalcast Blue or Green.
Yes, I'm painting the engine after the block is assembled. This is so that I avoid damaging the paint when installing oil seals or installing the crankcase cover.
So far, I have installed new piston rings and have new valves to be installed next. The original piston is immaculate and so is the connecting rod and crankshaft so they are all going to be re-used. The camshaft and lifters will also be re-used.
I have a brand new ignition coil and gasket set that will also be used.
Stay Tuned!
Jack
It's been quite some time since my last restoration thread so I've decided to make a little comeback :thumbsup:
The Candidate: A 1969 Briggs and Stratton 2HP, with a vaccu-jet carburetor and 5/8" crankshaft
The Plan: To make a tough, reliable engine that looks better than it did new.
This motor has been lounging around the shed for quite some time now and after being inspired to finish it up I dug it out and got to work!
Before it was stripped down it had almost no compression at all, and I could easily pull the engine over with one finger, but that didn't stop it from pulling me around for several months! I had to run it ungoverned to actually make the bike move :laugh:
I tore it down about a year ago with the intention of getting it done quickly but I purchased other projects and this engine had to wait its turn! Now it's on the workbench, the bottom end all buttoned up and awaiting a new paintjob!
Since my "Hot Rod" 3HP turned out so well with the duplicolor Metalcast paint-job, I have decided to utilize the metalcast paint on this restoration. I have decided that I would like to paint the engine either Metalcast Blue or Green.
Yes, I'm painting the engine after the block is assembled. This is so that I avoid damaging the paint when installing oil seals or installing the crankcase cover.
So far, I have installed new piston rings and have new valves to be installed next. The original piston is immaculate and so is the connecting rod and crankshaft so they are all going to be re-used. The camshaft and lifters will also be re-used.
I have a brand new ignition coil and gasket set that will also be used.
Stay Tuned!
Jack