I think I've mentioned this before, but I'll say it again; I restore antique machinery as both a hobby and self-employment.
Just got my latest project finished for a local museum. It's an antique Lauson engine off of an orchard sprayer.
I've had it painted for a while. I was just waiting for new rings and valves.
Before Restoration:
After:
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:57 pm
by mobile chernobyl
Wow man, that's talent and dedication right there! Props.
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:16 pm
by Zeus
Jeez, there's not much I can add apart from props. Very nicely done.
You must either have a lot of practice, or just seriously awesome skills. Or both.
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:23 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Nice! Is it just an aesthetic restoration or have you run it? In the latter case, video please
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:42 pm
by Jimmy K
Thanks for the positive replies.
I have not run it since I painted it. I put a clear coat on it that is not too tolerant of heat, so I am going to advise the museum that they not run it either.
Here is a video (a few years old) of the engine running before the restoration though:
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Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:03 pm
by mark.f
Since SpudMonster isn't here, I'll post in his stead.
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:09 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Sweet, always nice to see an old engine doing what it was designed to do
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:46 am
by jakethebeast
i have 26 years old puch-vz50 moped engine and it works every time i need to go get some drill bits
