Today was a big day here. I was GIVEN (Thank you Coulter Island) an SR2 with a belted on Stamford 7Kw generator. The engine was said to be running and the generator genning three years ago when it fell into disuse. The engine turns over and has compression, the generator spins freely. What`s the catch? It is on a small island, and they want it gone yesterday. I only have a 16ft rowing skiff, and the generator shed is back in the woods which have grown up for years since the machine was originally installed there. I have to pull it apart to get it out of there and carry it in my boat.
Looks as if the machine leaked oil profusely, or at least for a long time, as it is pretty grimy, but it is all there and not corroded. Have it pulled the intake, exhaust, heads and barrels so far. I was not able to remove the pistons,rods, flywheel and cooling shroud today, ran out of time.
Hand crank has an arrow indicating anticlockwise rotation, but the pawl is set up for clockwise rotation(
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Engine serial number is 1060SR2-18 Can anyone help with date of manufacture?
Since I've got to tear it down to move it, Looks as if I might as well do at least a partial rebuild on reassembly.
Gary, Can you help with manuals and parts?
Thanks to all of you who post here. Without this site, I probably would not attempt the project.
Cheers Hugh