Taking it apart is simple and quick. There's just not much to them. The cast frame is in good condition, no evidence of cracks or previous repairs. The cylinder bore is in good shape as well. Not much crap accumulated in the water tank either.
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| Few things in life are more satisfying than taking something apart. This was a kick and helps to give me a bettter idea exactly how it works. It didn't take long as these engines are very simple. Within a few hours, I had parts all over the floor! | ||||||||||||||||
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Taking it apart is simple and quick. There's just not much to them. The cast frame is in good condition, no evidence of cracks or previous repairs. The cylinder bore is in good shape as well. Not much crap accumulated in the water tank either.
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| I wanted to take the flywheels off the crankshaft but there was no getting the gib keys out. Gib keys are are like a wedge and use no set screws to hold them in place once installed. Problem is, they don't come out worth a dam. I couldn't get either of them out and decided to leave well enough alone. That green paint on them is the only clue I have of what color it should be. Unfotunately, the only other Waterloo I've seen restored is red. Now, I have no idea what color to use. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Here's what the whole thing looks like in pieces. It is an absolute marvel of simplicity. This little guy was likely built in early January 1911. This is based on some comparisons with serial numbers on other enignes that have been more specifically dated. Thanks to Steve Gray and his website for providing the photos and info. Now I have something to shoot for! | ||||||||||||||||
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| The left bearing in the picture is missing a fairly good sized piece. I'll have to figure out how to repair that without turning it into a full blown project. I don't have that kind of skill (yet!). | ||||||||||||||||
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| There just isn't much to these, except weight! The casting is in good condition and will need little more than a basic clean-up. The piston looks good, the three ring arrangement indicating that this is likely not the original piston. The early ones came with only two rings and the manual suggests that a new piston with the third ring be installed at the first repair opportunity. The other great thing about this hobby is that I can get my hands back into something mechanical. I sure missed working on my old '71 Chevy Impala with the Canadian-built 350. | ||||||||||||||||
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