This engine was added to the collection in 2025. There are a few minor repairs I'm working through, but everything works well otherwise. Currently, I'm in the process of building a new battery box for the engine. My plan is to wind a low tension coil myself, and include an embedded circuit for runaway detection/ shutoff. Some of the work I have already done on this engine is outlined below.
Original tongue pulled off the cart.
The metal hardware was primed and painted first.
Here you can see the parts after the last coat of paint.
The wood was cut on the sawmill, and then planed using a circa 1900 wood planer.
After cutting into the appropriate lengths, I began the sanding process.
Next came drilling the bolt holes.
Started with a small hole, and then drilled it out with the appropriate size.
I then did a final pass of sanding, making sure the area around the holes was smooth.
Next, 3 coats of polyurethane was applied, being sure to apply a light sanding between coats.
Finally, I was able to assemble the tounge, and put it back on the cart.
Here, you can see the engine running with a few different weights of springs.