I apologize if I double-posted. A bit of a newbie. I did post a similar question on AOMCCI last week-ish, waited several days with no response so I thought maybe no one was interested? And posted here.
I bought this engine out of a estate sale. Looks brand new, honestly. If it's been run, it's certainly hasn't been much. Hardly a scratch or any indication of where externally. Carb bowl is spotlessly clean. I've converted the motor to run on a modern pump and fuel tank system. I've sprayed...
I found and ordered a copy of the shop manual. Won't be here for a week. I imagine I have to remove the flywheel on the top of the motor as you suggested to see the coils? I have experience working on motors and have just about every tool under the sun. I could guess on how to get the flywheel...
Thanks so much, Crosbyman! Great tips! I've been wrenching on vintage motorcycles and British sports cars for the last 30 or 40 years so I'm hoping that experience will come in handy working on this old motor. I will take any and all advice, cautions, suggestions and tips! So far this forum has...
Thanks so much to both of you guys for the quick reply! Physically, this motor looks amazing. Almost as if it was never used. It's just spotless. With no scratches or anything. But I'm going to heed your advice and look at those things that you pointed out.
The only thing that is missing, and...
