edinmass

If you are going to consider easier starting, here in the States the early big car guys have worked out a very slick set up. They run a 12 volt starter Generator combination from a small desiel lawn mower. They use a small gel cell battery for power/storage, and a flat belt around the flywheel. The whole thing is very compact, and can usually use existing frame holes or clamp on brackets. It requires almost no wires except the starting button that can be well hidden. The unit is whisper quiet, and works quite reliable. Price is very reasonable and installation with proper planning is usually a breeze, and can be removed for judging easily when required. I have seen this set up spin a twelve liter engine. Many of us here across the pond enjoy watching your projects, and I often hear people commenting about you gentlemen at car shows. Truly a global initiative! Last summer for the second year in a row we brought a car over to tour the Cotswolds, a wonderful place to drive a car. The roads can be quite narrow, and driving on the opposite side in a 85 year old large car can be quite a challenge. I hope to see you at Brighton in the next year or two, as we are hoping to get a pre 1904 machine to make the run. The photo below is on the road to Broadway. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment you provide all of us every year! Cheers! Ed.

Hi, unless I missed a post you haven't made an engine ID have you? I am quite sure I know the foundry mark showen in the post of the S in the triangle. I have seen it on lots of engines here in the states. I don't want to post an incorrect answer, but if you have not locked down the ID I will post my information. Ed.

Piston manufactures in the USA 1 Egge 2 Ross 3 Aries I have had poor luck with the first company. The other two are good, and now I usually use number 2. They all have web sites, just google their names and the word piston. They also provide rings and pins. We always order modern ring packages as they burn less oil and crank over easier. Ed

Gentlemen, I have thoroughly enjoyed you restoration saga of both the Dennis and Thornycroft. Very impressive work and I can't say enough to thank you for your wonderful generosity for sharing it with all of us. Any new information on the pistons? Are you planning to make them yourself? They are very easy to order here in the US to any specification you may want. When we order new pistons, we order them with a slightly oversize small end pin, then ream the small end to a perfect fit. Saves time and money by not installing new bushings in the rods. Ed M. Boston, Massachusetts