I acquired this engine as well as two others over 2 years ago. I now have some time to put toward them. I thought Id start with the smallest one first. The bore measures 5" but I have only seen other listings as 4,6,8,10. Ive made new piston seals out of rubber and tired to start it Sunday. It would turn over 3 or 4 revolutions then stop. With little effort I could keep it spinning by "helping" the flywheel every once and a while. About the time I started to get tired I noticed air leaks from the very bottom of the water jacket to baseplate. Im assuming I'm losing to much air there to keep it going. Whats your thoughts? Should I air test it with an air compressor? Is there a target spec for air pressure and how long it should hold?
Not crucial to it running because I'm fine with running a water hose to the water jacket for now but I am missing some pump parts I think. I also don't really know whats supposed to be there either. Any help?
Thanks
Ethan
Not crucial to it running because I'm fine with running a water hose to the water jacket for now but I am missing some pump parts I think. I also don't really know whats supposed to be there either. Any help?
Thanks
Ethan
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