JAP 2S Stationary Engine
My own JAP 2S, awaiting cosmetic work. Goes like a champ. Note the reduction gearbox, which was an optional extra. The engine originally powered a potato riddler.
The cylindrical object to the right is an oil bath air filter, presumably fitted because the engine worked in a dusty environment. Oil had leaked and rotted the rubber pipe from the filter to the carb. I will have to fashion a replacement since this is an original feature worth keeping.
Since the photo was taken it has all been stripped down and found to be in very good nick mechanically. It will be restored to as new condition (there is not much original paint left) and finished in light blue/green to match the air filter, which was saved from rust by being coated in a layer of oil.
JAP 2S Stationary Engine
My own JAP 2S, awaiting cosmetic work. Goes like a champ. Note the reduction gearbox, which was an optional extra. The engine originally powered a potato riddler.
The cylindrical object to the right is an oil bath air filter, presumably fitted because the engine worked in a dusty environment. Oil had leaked and rotted the rubber pipe from the filter to the carb. I will have to fashion a replacement since this is an original feature worth keeping.
Since the photo was taken it has all been stripped down and found to be in very good nick mechanically. It will be restored to as new condition (there is not much original paint left) and finished in light blue/green to match the air filter, which was saved from rust by being coated in a layer of oil.