Wolseley engine spares

Have you a WDII starting handle please? Colin

Not sure if I have a spare handle,they tend to be scarce but I'll check and get back to you Colin. Kenny.

Colin,I have e-mailed you regarding a starting handle.If you don't get it get in contact again.Cheers,Kenny.

Just bought a WD8 on eBay, and need a couple of spares.

I am short of 2 cylinder head studs and 2 cylinder head nuts.

Also I need an exhaust.

I can make the nuts and studs if I have to, but I do like to find the easy way if possible :)

Regards

Al

Hi Al Studs are no problem as are nuts but there are two types of nuts fitted to the WD 8 depending on whether it is a late or early model.The early model has nuts with rounded tops(3 short ones and 2 longer ones either side of the spark plug recess) and the later engines have 5 flat top nuts all the same length.I can take them to Astle Park if you are going or you know anyone who is going.We leave on Wednesday so you need to let me know on Tuesday at the latest.Kenny

Algern> Just bought a WD8 on eBay, and need a couple of spares.

That's interesting. When I bought my WD8 it had 3 (I think) of the flat top nuts and two ordinary brass full nuts (open at both ends). I bought a new set of nuts on eBay which are the kind with rounded tops. My engine is serial number 33104. Does this class as an early or late model? Just curious...

All the best,

Chris

Hi Kenny,

I have been assured by Paul at Internal Fire that Astle Park is worth the trip so I intend to come on the Monday.

The engine I have is #25054, so i think it woudl class as early. I have 3 dome topped nuts.

I took a look, and yes, the two studs either side of the spark plug are about 1/4 inch longer. All the nuts I have are the same though. It is the 2 of the shorter studs I need and 2 nuts.

I also need a core plug for the water drain boss, a float chamber top and an end cover for the mag. Apart from (and the exhaust of course) that it all seems pretty complete.

If you could email me with a meeting place, or mobile phone number that would be great.

Regards

Al ( snipped-for-privacy@algiecomp.co.uk)

Big Snip

Hi Al, If you are talking about the 1000 Engine Rally at Astle park it finishes on Sunday.

24-25 June Venue: Chelford, Cheshire Opens: Organised by: Five Counties Vintage Machinery Organisation Enquiries to: K Staton, 47 Coronation Road, , Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3HA Tel: 01260 281378 NOTES: Directions: M6, Jct 18 on A535, five miles from the M6.

You are quite right....seems everyone was correct when they said I don't know which day of the week it is :)

In that case I intend to come on the Saturday :)

Regards

Al

Hi Chris Your engine is a later one with regard to the head nuts. I think they changed about the 32000 mark or thereabouts unless someone knows better.Kenny.

Christ> > Hi Al

You should be able to pick up an exhaust at Astle no problem as both Magown and Frank Gelder usually go and sell numerous parts including WD silencers. You should also be able to pick up a new mag cover of one of the ignition stalls (independant ignition will certainly have them) but if you want an original mag cover im sure that one of the many stalls will have one at a reasonable price.

Mike M

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Thanks Kenny. That's interesting. If anyone has an early engine fitted with late-type head nuts, let me know if you want to do a swap!

Best wishes,

Chris