Projects dragged back out

[tomc]

Here's two I've had for a while, now back out and undergoing restoration.
The Cheefta will get a correct H40 Tecumseh in place of the non-original Clinton, which I plan to use on a garden tractor project.
The Heald model VT-1 has an, I believe, correct vintage B&S 5HP on it, but might get an 8HP I have stashed away.

 

[tomc]

I first thought the rear wheel on the VT-1 was rusted out but I was seeing a crude, homemade shim(?) between the sprocket and the hub. I believe I can do better when I put it back together, after the wheel is blasted and powder coated.
One broken sprocket bolt will have to be drilled out.

 

[superflea]

If that Clinton is a 4 1/2 HP I'd be interested in buying it or swapping for another engine.

 

[tomc]

If that Clinton is a 4 1/2 HP I'd be interested in buying it or swapping for another engine.

No, it's a small one, probably 2HP.
I have one that's probably a 4 but it's on a walk behind tractor I plan to restore

 

[Mark Brooks]

I'm diggin these projects! Post pics of your progress, we all like pics!

 

[tomc]

I'm diggin these projects! Post pics of your progress, we all like pics!

They're in line behind my SuperCharger.

 

[superflea]

No, it's a small one, probably 2HP.
I have one that's probably a 4 but it's on a walk behind tractor I plan to restore

Thanks anyway, I specifically need a 4 1/2.

 

[Mariah]

If you heat that broken sprocket bolt red hot and douse it with a bucket of cool water a couple times it will break up the rust particles and the threads might twist apart pretty easy.

 

[tomc]

Thanks anyway, I specifically need a 4 1/2.

I'm going, God willing, to a local(ish) tractor/engine show next weekend in Boone, NC. I can watch for one for you there. Would shipping from here in western NC be practical to for you? If so let me know, maybe link a pic or two, exactly what the engine you're looking for looks like.

 

[superflea]

I'm going, God willing, to a local(ish) tractor/engine show next weekend in Boone, NC. I can watch for one for you there. Would shipping from here in western NC be practical to for you? If so let me know, maybe link a pic or two, exactly what the engine you're looking for looks like.

I appreciate the offer but I just offering to buy it if it was a 4 1/2 and you had no use for it. Yes shipping would be pricey as they are cast iron. Also this would be a purchase that would go onto the shelf for later use. Thanks again for the offer