First attempt project

Dave it might have been better to split the threads to the Lister and Petter as were getting old and confuse easy

The Petter, have you tried putting diesel or WD40 down the bore and let it soak for a few days, then just trying to tap it with a lump of wood. Even if it's just a few mm's to start with it all helps just to break the rust seal.

Can you not get a thin chisel behind the gib key, I did see some pics of it being done that way but can't find them now. You could also take the crank out with the flywheel still attached and put it in a vice if that's easier for you. Same again try and soak the gib key in WD40 and a little heat before trying again. You can get WD40 for about £25 a gallon it's cheaper then buying the small spray cans.

Stu.

Hi Dave,

I have a few questions for you,

Do you have a pic of the manufactures plate?
Is it made of brass or Aluminium?
What kind of Mag is on it?

It would make it easier to date or direct you in the right direction.

Paul

welldone Dave,keep up the good work and before long it will be up and running..
keep us posted mate on the progress..
regards,mike..

Hi all,

Hopefully I'll get the photos up first time this time....The plate reads Number...592392, Series A1, 1 and1/2 HP @ 750RPM. The plate is made of brass. The Mag is a Series A Wico

Does this help Rab?

I'm off work this weeks so some more progress tomorrow and Friday

Thanks Dave,

Will get back to you as soon as possable.

Paul

Hi Dave,

The engine you have is a Petter A1 series 2 as has been said in previous posts, and is dated between 1947 - 1949.

For a definative answer to your engine dating post a letter to with a SAE to :-

Keith Ott
80 Hobb Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
SO3 4GP

He can tell the exact date and who it was first supplied to, Hes a busy guy so you may have to wait a week or two.

Best of luck with the restoration dave keep us up to date with the procedings.

Paul