diggerjames 64 #1 Posted April 28, 2014 Hi all a friend of mine has told me about a wheel horse in a yard near me and said it has a two cylinder engine on , which the owner has removed to clean . The only information he gave me was the size of the tyres which are 23x9.50x12 . So tomorrow I'm going to have a look at it and make him an offer on it , pics to follow . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,247 #2 Posted April 28, 2014 D Series, Some C-Series, 416's, 420, 520, 417, 418.... a bunch of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #3 Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks Karl I've got a d series I'm anxious to see it watch this space ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #4 Posted April 28, 2014 Go for it... Another d or 520h would be a good catch :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #5 Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) i would think with that tire size (if original) it could be a 400 series twin or maybe a c series twin. not sure about the briggs workhorses, but the briggs 18 hp twins used the wider (23 x 10.50-12 inch) wheels/tires. Edited April 28, 2014 by Martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 664 #6 Posted April 28, 2014 GT-1642....GT-1848 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #7 Posted April 28, 2014 I'm meeting him at half past seven in the morning ! Pics to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #8 Posted April 29, 2014 That size tire is on my C series. I'm guessing you will get a C-175 black hood... what will we win if we guess right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #9 Posted April 29, 2014 You win a friend request. ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #10 Posted April 29, 2014 We'll how'd it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #11 Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Hi guys the meeting went well and I'm know the proud owner of a C175 it's all basically complete I've had to totally dig it out lift it over a few old cars etc a few scratches later and bruises it was out . I should be getting the engine tomorrow which should be complete ! Edited April 29, 2014 by diggerjames 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #12 Posted April 29, 2014 good haul! look forward to seeing it at newby 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #13 Posted April 29, 2014 <- WIN Looks to be solid anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #14 Posted April 29, 2014 Oh it's quite solid and I've most if the bits to do it , I'll try and do it for newby but that is a tall order Mark ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #15 Posted April 29, 2014 Do I see a restoration thread coming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #16 Posted April 30, 2014 For some reason I can't upload any more pictures . But today I collected the engine and after a couple hours of tinkering I got it running here's a you tube link to it running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,247 #17 Posted April 30, 2014 For some reason I can't upload any more pictures . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #18 Posted April 30, 2014 Hi all a few more pictures today I've also had the engine running when it stated it filled the workshop with dust and now runs sweet ! I need to locate an engine cowl know ! Hope you enjoy going to Start a new restoration thread ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #19 Posted April 30, 2014 Loving that you didn't give up on getting it out of there others that are not WH enthuse would of gave up and left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #20 Posted May 11, 2014 Just caught up with this... Looks like you have your work cut out for you James.. Do you know why your Wh was dismantled and left for dead in the yard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #21 Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Ian it was an abandoned project . Most bits are there apart from engine cowling etc Cheers James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #22 Posted May 11, 2014 That looked like it may have been a Series II KT17 you have. If so and if it was running decent, that is a major success story regardless if you abandoned the project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #23 Posted May 11, 2014 Congragulations on getting the engine running. That was a good save! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 64 #24 Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks it took some tinkering new points and coil etc cleaned carb stripped fuel pump got that pumping and away she went ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #25 Posted May 12, 2014 Thats what I'm needing for my C-175 8. Lucky find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
