OK,
I think I have to rethink plans now.
The sole purpose of my engines is to provide electric and heat. I do not show them, they work, as originally intended, for a living.
At the moment I have running on WVO;
A 5/1 SOM. 1950's, completely overhauled and original head.
Runs as intended, but not 100% reliable. I do not leave it running unattended for too long.
Probably needs electrics looked at, and maybe, at 60yrs old, I am asking too much from it.
A 6/1, ex SOM engine, matched to a ST5
The engine has been refurbished with a new cylinder jacket and head. A right mix-match, but 100% reliable.
Runs every day, normal servicing and very economical.
My original idea was to swap the 6/1 with the recently acquired 10/2, to get more out of the ST5.
I, rather naively now, thought of simply swapping the fly wheels over, for ease of connection.
I really only have space for 2 engines.
Now I am thinking of keeping the reliable 6/1 - ST5 combination.
Acquiring another ST5 head with serpentine pulley to match new 10/2
Disposing (reluctantly) of 5/1 SOM.
This would finance new ST5 head and go towards the new 10/2
What would the 5/1 SOM realistically fetch?
Any takers here??