No.11 Auto Patrol

Video or it didn't happen! : ) That looks like a very effective solution. What is the brand / model of the carb and how did you decide to choose that particular carb? Does it feel like the pony develops full power when cranking the main under compression? What are your plans for an aircleaner?

I also tried to upload videos but the file was evidently to big to upload.

That's a great story. I imagine the original carbs that a lot of us still have would have been good back in the day when they were new but I think time and wear makes them a bit less "accurate". An adaptor like the one your Dad made is very simple to make so anyone with a welder could do it. It'd be a good idea to reconnect the air cleaner because a) you have it and b) no need to unnecessarily dust the pony if you don't have to. How do you control the throttle / is it connected to the governor or do you have to manage the throttle directly?

I put some springs on to hold throttle, and then used some bailing wire to put it where I want. Also before I started I had to put the wico mag back together and had my brother sand blast the fuel tank and paint it "since he works for cat" cat yellow is easily obtainable.  [attachment=77387]IMG_20240818_114030078_HDR.jpg[/attachment][attachment=77388]IMG_20240818_114011073_HDR.jpg[/attachment]

Can I ask how you check the oil in the starting engine?

To check the oil level on a starting engine without a rod-type oil level checker there should be a cock on the oil pan.   [attachment=77400]IMG_8453.JPG[/attachment]