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Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  Hughesy on Fri May 06, 2011 12:13 pm

Hello All
I am after a ruston bpr but as they are so uncommon i have now been offered a ruston pr can anyone tell me the differences between the the 2 engines.


many thanks lewis

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  stationary stu on Fri May 06, 2011 1:40 pm

Hi Lewis I've had a look about I can't see a lot of difference between the engines, so looking forward to what you find out about them.

http://www.howardengineerium.co.uk/Ruston%20Hornsby.html

http://tractors.wikia.com/wiki/File:Ruston_BPR_no._150880_at_Rushden_08_-_P5010253.jpg

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  Villiers on Fri May 06, 2011 3:41 pm

My Ruston BPR is classed as a PR so it could be a 4 1/2 BHP PR. Got any photos or dimentions??

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  stationary stu on Fri May 06, 2011 5:32 pm

No sorry Lewis I just google images of the engines and put the links on for you to look at.

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  Hughesy on Sat May 07, 2011 9:53 am

it is what im looking for a 4 1/2 bpr ruston. Stu did the sump fit okay mate.

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  stationary stu on Sat May 07, 2011 9:57 am

Lewis the sump just arrived yesterday afternoon and I never had time to check it out, but it does look the same, thanks. Very Happy

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Re: Ruston Open crank Differences

Post  Hughesy on Sat May 07, 2011 10:18 am

No problem Stu I hope it fits your engine. Lewis

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