WillsPride
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I recently found this old 60HP SportFour advertised locally. I only wanted the good original prop but as the price was right I took everything the seller had. The engine had been left partially disassembled by the original owner who passed away twenty years ago while working on it. The plugs, carbs, fuel pump and starter motor have all been removed. I can't see a coil anywhere either. I managed to locate the carbs amongst the other assorted junk and they appear to be intact and complete.
Its been stored under a house in less than ideal conditions and is obviously seized. Is it likely the rings have rusted firmly to the bores rendering the engine block useless? Where is the best place to start to have a go at getting it to turn over?
I like the idea of a magneto ignition not being battery dependant for starting and operation, over my current electric start only 1967 model SportFour. I only paid AUD$100 for this unit and was wondering if it is worthwhile having a go at unseizing it. I know fuel pumps are still available new from the USA but I'm not so sure about a suitable coil though.
How difficult are these v four engines to pull start once tuned and operating correctly? I'm a big guy and could use the excersise!
I'm not at all sure about the year of manufacture. There is no serial/model number plate in the spot on the bracket where it is on my 1976 model. I'm guessing at the year based on what Champion spark plugs are called for written on the label on the inside of the engine hood door. It says 'J4J'
Cheers Will.
Its been stored under a house in less than ideal conditions and is obviously seized. Is it likely the rings have rusted firmly to the bores rendering the engine block useless? Where is the best place to start to have a go at getting it to turn over?
I like the idea of a magneto ignition not being battery dependant for starting and operation, over my current electric start only 1967 model SportFour. I only paid AUD$100 for this unit and was wondering if it is worthwhile having a go at unseizing it. I know fuel pumps are still available new from the USA but I'm not so sure about a suitable coil though.
How difficult are these v four engines to pull start once tuned and operating correctly? I'm a big guy and could use the excersise!
I'm not at all sure about the year of manufacture. There is no serial/model number plate in the spot on the bracket where it is on my 1976 model. I'm guessing at the year based on what Champion spark plugs are called for written on the label on the inside of the engine hood door. It says 'J4J'
Cheers Will.