Eighteen months ago I acquired this rusting hunk of cast iron. It was green with years of algae. And full of water. The pistons, fuel pumps and pretty much everything else were seized solid. The entire engine was stripped down, which was not that easy, and all parts were cleaned and examined. I had to make tools to dismantle the water pump, cylinder head, and remove the fly wheel. Parts that were damaged or corroded beyond use or just worn out have been replaced if possible including the crank shaft, two pistons, some rings, big end bearings, valves etc. It's got new head gaskets and all others I have made by hand. The engine is looking good, with bright brass and copper fittings, original green paint and fading decals. It is now back together including the dry sump system and the radiator cooling system and the fuel system is cleaned and primed.
Today I hand-cranked the engine about five times, paused, then gave it a few more turns, accelerated, flipped the decompression lever, and it burst into life.
BRILLIANT!
Thanks for all your advise, but one more question.........
......What should I restore next, ?
Reg