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Restoration of worlds most original 16H

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“The most original WD16H” being rebuilt. (1st edition, 25.9.07)

On these pages the progress of the restoration of W4261 by Richard Payne will be followed.
Hopefully it is an inspirations for others. 

After three years of research and collecting parts, W4261 is now dismantled for restoration. This has enabled a better look at the probable fragmentation damage and exposed areas of unfaded colour for matching.

 

The forks have been to Jake Robbins (formerly Elk) for straightening as they were bent and twisted. He also made two new spindles as despite little use, they were scoured and undersize.

The painted parts have been examined by author Mike Starmer and the original finish confirmed as Khaki Green No. 3 but the overpainted areas are lighter than the Dark Green often referred to and may be a local mix. The Royal Engineers Arm of Service marking is indeed cobalt blue and the number has been painted in the early bright yellow Gas-detector paint as suspected.
The camouflaged areas have now been measured and documented

The engine while being rebuilt.  Used cleaner and a bit of elbow grease. Shines a bit too much, but will get its intended "patina" soon by itself. The blueish glow near the head gasket is a reflection from the flashlight. The gasket is installed dry as it should be.

Note the KLG KS5 spark plug!

 

 

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