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Greetings from South Houston/ Gulf Coast.
Please help in identifying this motor. Has B100C stamped on it and 01896. Suggested resources for restoration documentation appreciated.
Rudy
Looks like its a 1928 Fleetwin having an unusually nice gas tank. I would suggest just a cleaning of the motor, servicing the fuel, ignition, and gear case, to get it running again, preserving the original decal.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
Run your finger over the decal. If it flakes off, a clear coat might help. I think you’ll find that what remains is really on there. If that is a the case I wouldn’t do anything but be mindful of it. If the fuel was removed after it was run last, it wont take much to clean the tank. If not, its more difficult to clean the tank while protecting the decal. The magneto was used on several other models. Points will need a cleaning and I suspect it could use some new plug wires. Coil should still be good. Its been my experience that, more that half the time, these old condensers are still good. Not much to the carburetor. Should take a look inside to check the condition of the float and give it cleaning if necessary. Clean out the gear case. John Deere Corn Head Grease or Lubriplate 105 are two of the more common substitutes for the grease that is no longer available. I bet the gear case will have some water in it. If its mostly water, that really does a number on the gears. See the holes in the prop? That is the water pump.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
Feel free to ask. Questions is what the board is for. Be more that glad to help if I can. Should be fun? I guarantee it.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
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