Saved from the scrap man

[Lawrie]

We went and picked up these 5 engines,they were going to the scrap if we didnt want them .two are std bore 3-3/16 and two at 3-1/16, the other has one cyl rusted but salvageable.
With the price of scrap iron at $50 a ton these would have got the bloke about $25 .
Only drama was the ever reliable Model A starter drive fell apart in his drive,still only took a minute to remove it and push start, the new modern drive had snaped in half,so I put a good original back in and its quiter than ever on the starter.
The 5 engines will be good spare for the dragster,
Lawrie

 

[tub1]

good man lawrie we have to save every old engine block we can there is allways a usable part in all blocks

 

[TonyM]

Great save. I saved a flathead from the scrap yard too.

TM

 

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

Hey Lawrie, great save. I thought those moden starter drives were bullet proof. I have one on my Model B engine in my Model A. 12 volt system. Been working good for 2yr's. Walt

 

[Displayman]

Great save!
Keeping good blocks from going to the scrap heap.

Bob-Hampshire, Illinois

 

[Lawrie]

Walt, the modern drive had got a bit noisy,It was well and truly jamed ,when I pulled it apart the centre scroll had snapped,and it had been hitting the back of the ring gear teeth.
Lawrie

 

[52merc]

good man lawrie trev

 

[Frank Miller]

"Only drama was the ever reliable Model A starter drive fell apart in his drive,still only took a minute to remove it and push start,"

I was so hoping you were going to reach for the crank. Maybe next time.