[SEL] United engine questions

[Larry Evans]

Joe,

I'll get back to you with size information about the fuel tank.  As far as 
I know it was the original tank.  Since it was rather crudely drilled and 
tapped at first I thought the priming valve was an owner modification but 
now I am convinced that it is original due to the number of pictures I have 
seen, all with identical design valves.

Regards,
Larry

At 07:55 PM 11/12/2008, you wrote:
>Thanks for the reply and the photos, Larry. The mixer on your engine is 
>identical to mine, including the valve for priming. I had feared that it 
>was a "non-oem" modification.
>My ignitor has the earlier style trip finger on it, and I guess I will 
>install the magneto. I always liked the looks of those mags.
>I am interested in your fuel tank. Do you think it is original, and could 
>you give me the dimensions for it?
>Sometimes when I see old repairs, like the one on your governor detent, it 
>really makes me wonder just how they managed to break it like that. I have 
>a little Gilson air cooled that is busted up worse than your United. Mine 
>even has cracks in both flywheel hubs where they drove the keys in too 
>hard. I hope to start fixing it up when I get done with the United.
>Thanks again,
>Joe
>Joe Prindle
>Baraboo, WI USA
>"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." Spike 
>Milligan
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