Barn find!

[Johnny4428]

That figures indeed Bryan, I made contact with the sellers and they told me they will send it with the Post office.

[Johnny4428]

Just got a notification it’s down to $100 dollars for postage about £80, that is shipped with USPS.

[Bryanj]

Thats a good price, i have a freing in nashville and a medium box is $30

[Johnny4428]

Well that’s mission accomplished! Now I can get my bike lift back!😡

https://youtu.be/Yg2YXfmD3TE?si=jafI97tMZvgdf33N

[Bryanj]

There you go, told you it would be ok!

[MCTID]

Tip. Never state that the part you are buying/ sending is a Fuel/ Petrol Tank !

Just note it as 'Motorcycle Parts'.....I have sold/ sent a few Tanks over the years and never had any problem when using that description - which is the truth anyway.

Of course the Tanks I have sold/ shipped have not held any Petrol for years and have been well 'aired' so they are basically just lumps of steel plate so there is no risk.

[Johnny4428]

Yes Bryan you did say!🤭 Good tip regarding fuel tank posting as well.

[Orcade-Ian]

Great to see and hear it running again Johnny - how many years dormant?  Will that be yet another of your exhibits at this year's shows?  A nice board with all that Orkney history alongside would be very welcome - at Dounby Show too.

Ian

[K2-K6]

Nice work Johnny, they sound so calm running, like a little mechanical heartbeat.

Testament too, to how well the design and materials originally made them so durable.

[Laverda Dave]

Class act Johnny, well done that man.
The sound of it reminds me of an Alan Millyard video where you can hear the gentle ticking of a clock in the background, very calming and no rush to do anything. Your engine sounds similar, maybe have it running in the background when working on your bikes (with the garage door open if course!).

[Johnny4428]

Agree, there’s something calming about hearing and watching them ticking over. The governor regulates speed from 375 to 475rpm. Further improvements/repairs - the small end bush needs replacing. Magneto needs. Bit of cleaning too. Was thinking of the local shows indeed Ian. I would love to know why this engine was sitting in the loft connected to nothing. For some reason it was replaced with a Lister 4hp which was still connected to the old mill until late Dec 2021. It is now in my care as well. The last time the mill was used would have been around the mid 60’s. So it is at least 60 years since the Fairbanks ran.

[K2-K6]

Related, but different in combustion process

https://youtu.be/kCoOTbhapnk?si=gFN27-oARy3QqMek

Really cool and calm old boat.

[SteveD CB500K0]

I’ve been to Molde.

Those apartments by the harbour are really posh. I’ll bet they appreciated the plumes of particulates


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[Rozabikes Tim]

Well done that chugs along lovely!

Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??

[K2-K6]

Well done that chugs along lovely!

Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??

The intake valve may be simple vacuum operation, needing no cam to apply it during the "suck" stroke .... matches the cadence of a slow rpm without complication of mechanical opening.