Found a barn find Wards by Gilson 5hp with a 2 speed. I need to replace the carb tires cables seat & chains. I am going to paint it & label is as a Clone Allis Chalmers to have with our Tractor club at events. I'm wondering what to look for with the 2 speed gearing. I know it uses 2 clutches & a 1 way sprocket. Would I have trouble if I were to disassemble these for cleaning?
Looking for info on Gilson Allis Chalmers Or Wards
- Thread starter Mr Stubb
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You should be okay to disassemble, clean and service and reassemble the two speed setup. They're not too complex, but just take notes on the order of each part (and there are quite a few) so you know how it goes back together afterward. If you need parts, you might be able to find them on Ebay or here on the forums.
I wasn't forutnate enough to have an original unit and I had to buy an NOS unit and rebuild it to the Gilson jackshaft.
I wasn't forutnate enough to have an original unit and I had to buy an NOS unit and rebuild it to the Gilson jackshaft.
Cool Thank you for this picture I really hadn't looked at my jack shaft yet but I'm sure once I do it will become easy to figure out. 1 thing I'm not sure of is that 1 way sprocket. Is it similar to a ratchet in a 10 speed bike sprocket cluster. If so it would be kind of dainty & weak for a built up engine. I'm looking at building the original H5 engine for more HP.
