[SEL] Moffat-Virtue 2 1/4hp

[Ash Powell]

Hey all,

Well I picked up my first project today, Moffat-Virtue 2 1/4hp.
It looks to be in reasonable nick and is complete.
Hope you don't mind me flooding you with questions already.. ;p)

There's a bit of rust in the water jacket but it should tidy up, im a fan of phosphoric acid for eating rust - can anyone see an issue with using this to eat the rust out of the inside?

Its seized, ive got it filled with penetrant.
Can you offer any tips on freeing it up without damaging it?

The head has been taken off and the gasket is missing - how do you source these?
Make them?

Also its missing a head stud, I think I can get one machined pretty easily.

Any advice appreciated!
Here's a pic for you - http://members.westnet.com.au/ashpow/engines/moffat.jpg

Cheers,
Ash