[SEL] Cooper Stover KA info wanted

[Ray Freeman - Portable Line Boring]

The date of manufacture is usually cast into the off side of the block under
the water hopper. Mines a 1926.The restoration was straight forward.All the
crank bearings were OK and just needed reshimming. The bore was worn out so
I sleeved that back to standard and made my own rings but no doubt you can
buy them. The valves were had it. The stems are 5/16 so I had a head shop
ream them to 8 mm and used V6 Commodore valves. They recut the seats to suit
for an all up cost of $35.00.The rest was just freeing rusted parts and
elbow grease and a rebuilt EK Mag
Ray Freeman

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[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Russell
Gilbert
Sent: Thursday, 7 May 2009 6:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [SEL] Cooper Stover KA info wanted

G'day Peter, Ron Wiley (spelling?) from Victor Harbor in SA should be 
able to date it for you. His details have been in the TOMM a few 
times. These engines are reasonably attainable in OZ so parts should 
not be too hard to get. They were imported not made here. My engine 
is/was black! I got it from the original family who owned it covered 
in muck. It's never been restored in it's life until I got it so 
black is the original colour of my engine. I do know that mostly the 
KA's were green. There may be other colours.


my engine is No. KA167703 and was dated 1924
Be REAL carefull starting it with the crank handle. These little 
suckers are good at removing teeth! Mine will start by pulling the 
flywheels over.

Russell


At 09:10 PM 6/05/2009, you wrote:
>Hi All
>
>Home after a trip to see my folks in Newcastle and also picked up a 
>free Cooper/Stover KA 2hp engine #179889.
>I have not taken much interest in these engines in the past so in 
>fear of asking question that have already been dealt with, here I go:
>
>What is the history of Cooper/Stover in Australia, were they 
>imported or made under licence by Cooper in Oz?
>
>Can anyone date these engines? Serial number KA179889, I would say 
>around 1925-26???
>
>What colours did they come in.
>
>Are there many parts available in Oz? Will unpack it tomorrow, think 
>it needs one part that works off the detent.
>
>What type/brand/size oiler was used on top of the water hopper to 
>oil the piston?
>
>I need the correct crank handle.
>
>More tomorrow when I get some pics
>
>Regards
>Peter
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